Occupational Therapist

Speech Therapy Plus LLC

Paramus (NJ)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 103,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Speech Therapy Plus LLC in Paramus, New Jersey is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a therapeutic team. The therapist will evaluate and treat children, working approximately 10 hours per week at a private clinic. The ideal candidate has experience with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The role involves evaluating and treating pediatric patients, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with families and team members. A NJ license and pediatric experience are required.

Qualifications

Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
Current Occupational Therapy license in the state of New Jersey.
Experience in Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
Maintains and completes 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 communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Adheres to organizational policy with particular attention to standards of conduct and to confidentiality as it relates to HIPAA.
Develop treatment plans by identifying need, determining long and short-term goals, and methods to achieve success.
Providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism.
Providing training to team members and families.
Conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and monitoring the progress of each child.
Must have ability to counsel parents and provide at come carryover strategies.
Daytime school hours are required and one day for evening hours required.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Evaluation skills

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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 Paramus, New Jersey. The ideal candidate has experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
Maintains and completes 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 communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Adheres to organizational policy with particular attention to standards of conduct and to confidentiality as it relates to HIPAA.
Develop treatment plans by identifying need, determining long and short-term goals, and methods to achieve success.
Providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism.
Providing training to team members and families.
Conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and monitoring the progress of each child.
Must have ability to counsel parents and provide at come carryover strategies.
Daytime school hours are required and one day for evening hours required.