Occupational Therapist

Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off after 60 days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Small caseloads

Job summary

Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy seeks pediatric occupational therapists to deliver interventions across daycares, schools, and home environments in the Austin area. You will build a patient-centered caseload that fits your strengths and availability, with emphasis on work-life balance.

We offer full-time and part-time positions, PTO after 60 days, and health, dental, and vision insurance. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality care and meaningful family impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Autonomous in patient scheduling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and excited to grow with us!

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services to pediatric patients across diverse settings.
• Conduct thorough evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Provide caregiver education for carry-over across settings.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with families and team across settings.
• Independently create and manage weekly therapy schedules.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous scheduling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy was created with the vision of providing high quality care to our patients without sacrificing work-life balance and quality of life for our team. We are a therapist-owned and local company specializing in pediatric occupational therapy. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of settings including daycares, private schools, and within the home, which we believe allows for patient-centered care in a child’s most natural environment. We are excited to work together to build a caseload that matches your strengths, interests, availability, and location preferences.

Job Description

Treatment: Deliver occupational therapy services and interventions to a variety of pediatric patients (i.e. physical, neurological, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL, and social/emotional deficits)

Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations (i.e. caregiver interview, assessments, therapist observations, and development of plans of care to support individual patient needs and family concerns)

Parent/Caregiver Education: Provide education and support to patients and their families for carry-over across settings and generalization of skills.

Documentation: Complete documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Collaboration: Provide client-centered and holistic treatment, education, and support across settings.

Scheduling: Independently create and manage your weekly therapy schedule.

Why choose Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy?

• Small caseloads to allow for higher quality patient care
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Paid Time Off (beginning after 60 days)
• Health, dental and vision insurance available
• Collaborative team
• Opportunities to provide input with a growing company
• Impactful Work: You'll have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and their families, as you'll be helping children overcome challenges and achieve developmental milestones.
• Positive Work Environment: We value work-life balance, a supportive team atmosphere, and a nurturing environment for both staff and patients.
• Commitment to Excellence: We are committed to providing high-quality care, evidence-based practices, and ethical standards.

Join our team for a meaningful career! We are proud to serve Austin and surrounding areas. Find meaning, purpose, and balance with us at Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program
• Valid driver's license and insurance
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Autonomous in patient scheduling
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and excited to grow with us!