Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

CEU opportunities

Generous PTO

Medical, vision & dental plans

Company 401(k) & disability protection

Student debt relief program

Internal mobility across 1900 centers

Job summary

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our Kalamazoo team. You will treat a diverse pediatric caseload, focusing on sensory processing, development, feeding, and motor skills. You’ll collaborate with therapists and physicians to help children reach their goals in a supportive setting.

We offer mentorship, a strong CEU program, generous PTO, and competitive benefits. New graduates are welcome, with a strong pediatric focus encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy.
• State OT license is required or eligible.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to plan and implement pediatric OT.
• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients across sensory, motor, and developmental needs.
• Create individualized treatment plans and measure progress against goals.
• Supervise and delegate OT care within state regulations.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Master of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Location: 5659 Stadium Drive, Ste 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Compensation: Based on Experience
Incentives: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and/or $350 per month in uncapped stduent debt reliefNovaCare Kids is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!
We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more. Feeding experience preferred.
You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!
We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply! Should have a strong pediatric focus in school.
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
• Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
• High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
• Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
• Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver's license