Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

Theracare INC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in therapy located in Indiana is seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist for a busy Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Clinic. This full-time position offers supportive management, a cooperative environment, and an excellent benefits package including Paid Time Off and a 401K program. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and ideally 3-5 years of pediatric rehabilitation experience, though new grads are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)

401K with Employer Match

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Prefer minimum 3-5 years experience in pediatric rehabilitation.
• Competency in applying Pediatric Occupational Therapy methods and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help children gain independence and develop motor skills.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and family members.
• Work 2-3 early evenings a week.

Skills

Pediatric rehabilitation experience

Excellent communication skills

Feeding and sensory integration therapies

Education

Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

• Full-time

Located in the heart of Indiana, Theracare has been exclusively serving the community since 1996. Theracare is one of the top Indiana providers of contract Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy. A known rehab provider of choice, Theracare has a strong emphasis on customer service and has facilitatedpartnerships with some of the elite nursing homes in Indiana, assisted living facilities in Indiana, schools across the country, and has a thriving pediatric outpatient clinic. A commitment to our core values is the foundation to our success. Those values will remain the key priority for our future.

They are:
Integrity - of the individual and the organization
Commitment - to quality in all that we do
Ownership - of our work and our outlook
Creativity- to transcend traditional ideas
Advancement - of our skills and knowledge

Theracare, an employee-owned company, has employees vested in and empowered by client success and satisfaction. Let us exceed your expectation.

We are searching for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join a busy Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Clinic. This is a full time position. This position offers:

• Access to supportive management
• A dynamic, cooperative working environment with other OT, PT, and ST staff
• An excellent opportunity to positively impact the lives of kids and their families

We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)
• 401K with Employer Match
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Short and Long Term Disability Benefits

Typical duties of a pediatric occupational therapist includes helping children gain independence, promote development of fine motor skills, sensory motor skills and visual motor skills needed to function at the highest possible level. Much of the pediatric outpatient occupational therapy is focused on developmental skills including feeding, handwriting, and object manipulation. The pediatric occupational therapist will coordinate and work on a multidiscipline team as well as with family members. Must be willing to work 2-3 early evenings a week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Occupational Therapy

Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

Prefer minimum three to five (3-5) years experience in pediatric rehabilitation

New Grads welcome to apply

Experience with feeding and sensory integration therapies

Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills

Competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements