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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
- Current Occupational Therapy license in the state of New Jersey
- Experience in Pediatrics
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Additional Details
Job Type: Part-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Schedule
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification
- Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute
- Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
- Bridgewater, NJ 08807: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location
In person
Sign On Bonus
$1,500 for Full time and $500 for Part Time