Occupational Therapist

The Linden Center; Northville (MI); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO and Sick Leave

15 additional paid holidays and breaks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

The Linden Center in Northville, MI is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join a collaborative therapy team focused on play-based, child-centered care for ages 2–8. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized OT services to support fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and daily living skills in a center-based setting.

Collaborating with BCBAs, behavior technicians, SLPs, and families, you will develop goals, monitor progress, and provide caregiver education to promote

Qualifikationen

• Valid Occupational Therapist licensure in Michigan.
• Experience providing play-based, child-centered interventions.
• Experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing needs.
• Strong understanding of child development, fine motor development, sensory processing and regulation, self-care skills, feeding, play, and activities of daily living.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide caregiver education and practical recommendations to support generalization across home, therapy, and community environments.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health record and practice management systems for clinical documentation and treatment tracking.
• Commitment to compassionate, individualized, and family-centered care within The Linden Center's collaborative, play-based environment.

Aufgaben

• Conduct thorough occupational therapy assessments.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify each child's strengths, areas of need, and functional skill development.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals based on assessment findings, caregiver priorities, and the child's clinical needs.
• Provide play-based, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions targeting areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, self-care, feeding, play skills, and activities of daily living.
• Provide individualized occupational therapy services to young children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs within a center-based environment.
• Collaborate closely with BCBAs, behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, caregivers, and other members of the treatment team to promote consistency and generalization of skills across therapies and environments.
• Monitor client progress through ongoing assessment and data collection, modifying treatment goals and intervention strategies as clinically appropriate.
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required clinical documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Provide caregiver education, recommendations, and strategies to support skill development and generalization within the home and community.
• Participate in caregiver meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions as appropriate to review progress, address concerns, and coordinate treatment recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with professional, ethical, insurance, and documentation requirements while providing high-quality, individualized care.

Kenntnisse

Play-based therapy

Autism experience

Child development

Fine motor skills

Sensory processing

Self-care skills

Feeding

ADL

Evaluation & planning

Communication

Caregiver education

Organization & time management

EHR familiarity

Compassionate, family-centered care

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Part-Time Occupational Therapist to join The Linden Center's collaborative therapy team. In this role, you will provide individualized occupational therapy services to young children, primarily ages 2–8, within our center-based, play-focused environment. You will support children in developing skills related to fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care, daily living, play, and overall functional independence.

The Occupational Therapist will collaborate closely with BCBAs, behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, caregivers, and other members of the child's treatment team to develop individualized goals and promote consistency across services. This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, child-centered therapy while supporting each child's participation, independence, and success across their everyday environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough occupational therapy assessments.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify each child's strengths, areas of need, and functional skill development.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals based on assessment findings, caregiver priorities, and the child's clinical needs.
• Provide play-based, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions targeting areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, self-care, feeding, play skills, and activities of daily living.
• Provide individualized occupational therapy services to young children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs within a center-based environment.
• Collaborate closely with BCBAs, behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, caregivers, and other members of the treatment team to promote consistency and generalization of skills across therapies and environments.
• Monitor client progress through ongoing assessment and data collection, modifying treatment goals and intervention strategies as clinically appropriate.
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required clinical documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Provide caregiver education, recommendations, and strategies to support skill development and generalization within the home and community.
• Participate in caregiver meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions as appropriate to review progress, address concerns, and coordinate treatment recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with professional, ethical, insurance, and documentation requirements while providing high-quality, individualized care.

Compensation & Benefits -

Time Off:

• PTO and Sick Leave
• 15 additional paid holidays and breaks

Full Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible schedules Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• No nights or weekends

Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Michigan and current compliance with all applicable professional requirements.
• Experience providing play-based, child-centered interventions
• Experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, sensory processing needs, and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Strong understanding of child development, fine motor development, sensory processing and regulation, self-care skills, feeding, play, and activities of daily living.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans based on each child's clinical needs and goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide caregiver education and practical recommendations to support generalization of skills across home, therapy, and community environments.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health record and practice management systems for clinical documentation and treatment tracking.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, individualized, and family-centered care within The Linden Center's collaborative, play-based environment.

Join us in making a meaningful impact through compassionate care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can thrive while helping others regain independence and improve their quality of life.