Occupational Therapist

Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Create your own schedule

Flexible schedules & locations

Paid mileage between sessions

Tech stipend

Job summary

Sunny Days of California, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide home-based early intervention services for infants and toddlers. You will conduct developmental assessments, follow IFSP goals, and coach families to implement strategies in daily routines.

Applicants must hold a California OT license and have pediatric experience; Spanish language skills are a plus. The role offers flexible schedules and mileage reimbursement within California, with benefits for part-time

Qualifications

• California Occupational Therapy license is required.
• Pediatric experience preferred (Early Intervention experience welcomed).
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental assessments and provide occupational therapy services following the Parent Coaching Model.
• Follow each child’s IFSP and collaborate with families to set developmental goals.
• Use family-centered coaching to build caregiver confidence and transfer progress to everyday routines.
• Provide services in the child’s natural environment, homes, daycare centers or community settings; virtual services available.

Education

California Occupational Therapy license

Job description

Job Listings For Sunny Days & Sunshine Center

Competitive Rates, Based on Experience ($65/ hour - $75/ hour)

Job Description:

Looking for a flexible, challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with infants, toddlers and their families? Join our team of dedicated professionals who make a daily difference in the lives of young children by providing home-based Early Intervention services.

Sunny Days of California, Inc. specializes in the area of early intervention, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. Sunny Days is a nationwide agency and has programs throughout the state of California. Our programs are multidisciplinary, providing occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as child development services.

We are looking to grow our team of Occupational Therapists in your area!

• Sign on bonus (up to $1000)
• Create your own schedule
• Flexible schedules & locations of your choice
• Paid mileage between sessions
• Tech stipend each month
• Medical Benefits Available to Part-Time Employees
• May be eligible to earn sick time
• May be eligible to participate in Sunny Days 401(k) plan
• Supportive and positive team environment
• Opportunities to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in both their home and community-based settings

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct developmental assessments, provide occupational therapy services utilizing the Parent Coaching Model (Rush & Sheldon)
• Follow each child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and work with the family to develop strategies to help each child reach their specific developmental goals
• Utilize the family-centered parent coaching approach to build caregivers’ confidence and skills and to ensure that progress is generalized
• Provide services in the child’s natural environment, in families’ homes, daycare centers and/or other community settings; virtual services also currently available
• Provide re-assessments and write progress reports (typically bi-annual)
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)

Requirements:

• California Occupational Therapy license
• Pediatric experience required (Early Intervention experience preferred)
• Strong clinical & interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus!

Sunny Days is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

As a Sunny Days employee, you will have a fantastic opportunity to join our team of dedicated Early Childhood Intervention professionals who believe in improving the lives of the children and families we serve. In addition to helping others in need, you will also be compensated with generous benefits and compensation packages.

To continue as a leading Early Intervention Provider, Sunny Days is always looking for motivated and skilled practitioners to join our team. Sunny Days has a diverse offering of Early Intervention employment opportunities, both full-time and part-time. If you are looking to supplement existing employment, Sunny Days also offers work for Independent Therapists/Educator Consultants. As an Early Intervention Independent Contractor, you'll experience a variety of caseloads and settings while being compensated with top hourly reimbursement rates.

Early Intervention Employment Opportunities

Early Intervention provides a wide variety of career paths. In addition to the positions listed below, each may have its own unique focus area, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Sensory/Developmental Disabilities. You may also specialize in specific therapies like Art, Music, or Audiology. In order to specialize in any Early Intervention area, you must complete your degree, complete a post-graduate degree, and become licensed.

Sunny Days welcomes Early Intervention professionals with specialties in any area. If you are interested in the opportunity to work for a financially strong, continuously growing, and progressive company,

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