Occupational Therapist

Speech Therapy Plus LLC; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 93,676 - 103,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Sign-on bonus of $1,500 for full-time and $500 for part-time

Job summary

A speech therapy organization is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to provide therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fair Lawn, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in occupational therapy and a current NJ license. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and maintaining patient records. This role offers flexibility in hours and competitive pay of $68.00 - $75.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited program required.
• Must have a current Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey.
• Experience working with children required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to children with autism.
• Conduct assessments and create treatment plans.
• Maintain patient records and documentation.

Skills

Working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Counseling parents

Experience in pediatrics

Education

Master’s degree in occupational therapy

Current Occupational Therapy license in NJ

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule

Job Description

Speech Therapy Plus is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a therapeutic team. The therapist will be responsible for evaluating and treating children. We are seeking an experienced clinician to work approximately 10 hours per week at a private clinic in Fairlawn, New Jersey. The ideal candidate has experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

As an Occupational Therapist, individuals will be responsible for providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism while working collaboratively with a team of BCBAs and Behavior Technicians.

SIGN ON BONUS!!!!
$1,500 for Full time and $500 for Part Time

Responsibilities

• Providing occupational therapy and training to team members and families.
• Conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and monitoring progress of each child.
• Demonstrate comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions, including evaluating effectiveness and modifying plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintain and complete evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Maintain friendly, cordial relationships with all clients and employees.
• Effectively communicate with patients and/or families/significant others, providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.
• Adhere to organizational policy with particular attention to standards of conduct and confidentiality as it relates to HIPAA.
• Develop treatment plans by identifying needs, determining long- and short-term goals, and methods to achieve success.
• Provide counseling to parents and offer carryover strategies.
• Work daytime school hours and one evening hour as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapy license in the state of New Jersey.
• Experience in pediatrics.
• Ability to counsel parents and provide carryover strategies.

Job Type & Compensation

• Part‑time (10 hours per week) with flexibility for 4‑ or 8‑hour shifts.
• Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour.
• Expected hours: 10 per week.
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Location

• In person at Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Required – relocate before starting work).

License / Certification

Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)