Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics) - Chapel Hill Area

Emerge Pediatric Therapy; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance; medical, dental and视

Job summary

Emerge Pediatric Therapy, a women-owned and therapist-owned pediatric clinic serving the Triangle area, is seeking an Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on helping children reach functional goals in a supportive, collaborative environment and offers a Clinical Ladder for career development.

We provide mentorship, annual CEU funds, and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to grow specialty skills across multiple locations including Cary and Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• NC therapy licensure in good standing required.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete therapy in a fun, creative way that adheres to guidelines of best practice.
• Follow thorough and timely session documentation according to Emerge guidelines.
• Submit accurate billing charges for daily sessions in a timely manner.
• Educate clients/families on the plan of care to ensure carryover and consistency.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

NC therapy licensure in good standing

Job description

Who are we

Emerge Pediatric Therapy is a leader in Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy. We are a women owned and therapist owned small business that has been serving the Triangle Area for over 20 years.

What do we do

Emerge Pediatric Therapy provides therapeutic services to support the children and their families in our community. We empower caregivers to help their children develop into confident children. We also support our therapists. We want to see our therapists grow in their careers.

Where are we going

We have grown our practice to better serve more of the Triangle and surrounding areas. Since 2020, we have opened two additional locations to now include, Cary, Carrboro/Chapel Hill and Durham. Emerge Pediatric Therapy is a growth-driven practice. Our future goals include continuing to expand our team, to further develop our teams' specialty skills, and to become the #1 sought-after pediatric clinic for both our clients and employees.

Be sure of your career

• Our "Clinical Ladder" program guides you through career development, including leadership and continuing education benchmarks.

Be encouraged to pursue your interests

• As our therapists become more confident in their careers, we encourage them to explore, research, and develop skills in specialty areas or niche populations.

Be taken care of

• We offer a competitive Benefits Package, handles NPI and credentialing, provides annual CEU funds (starting at $600), and provides mentorship

Be celebrated

• We love a good celebration
• Milestone celebrations
• Staff social events
• Coffee and treat days

Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist will have a passion for working with children and families in a supportive, collaborative, and fun environment, and to enhance the lives of those we serve and the families who love them through improving the clients' functional level.

Responsibilities

Complete therapy in a fun, creative way that adheres to guidelines of best practice.

• Follow thorough and timely session documentation according to Emerge guidelines.
• Submit accurate billing charges for daily sessions in a timely manner.
• Uphold the reputation of the company by carrying out highly beneficial treatment sessions.
• Educate clients/families on the plan of care to ensure carryover and consistency.
• Meet achievable career goals in a timely manner.
• Complete discharge summaries at the conclusion of care.
• Seek parent recommendation(s) and/or review(s).
• Promote the company genuinely in the community.

Education & Certifications

• Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
• NC therapy licensure in good standing

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• Uphold the company's reputation by conducting highly beneficial and neurodiversity-affirming treatment sessions
• Remain flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to changes.
• Exhibit responsibility and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships.
• Desire to learn and advance skill sets.
• Stay driven to reach goals/targets.
• Be creative and enjoy working with the pediatric population and their families.
• Solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with others.
• Work effectively in a deadline-driven, multi-priority environment; consistently use effective time management and resource management skills; communicate interference and delays to supervisor.
• Provide others with timely and organized information; give clear directions, share responsibility and accountability, and consult with appropriate individuals as needed.
• Deliver accurate results that are well-thought-out and complete; maintain a high standard for excellence and attention to detail; relay information that is sufficiently detailed and provides the desired effect from the customer.
• Use logical methods to solve problems and produce effective solutions; explore all appropriate resources for solutions; take initiative to identify and improve systems and processes.
• Relate well with all types of people, listen attentively and actively; exhibit patience, build rapport with dignity and tact; manage change effectively and support acceptance; encourage, motivate, and communicate clearly and effectively.
• Provide others with timely and organized information; give clear directions, share responsibility and accountability; include and consult with appropriate individuals as needed.
• Deliver accurate results that are well thought-out and complete; exhibit a high standard for excellence and attention to detail; relay information that is sufficiently detailed and produces the desired effect from the customer.
• Use logical methods to solve problems while producing effective solutions; probe all appropriate resources for solutions; take initiative to identify and improve systems and processes.
• Relate well with all types of people, remain attentive and actively listen; show patience to hear others out and build rapport with dignity and tact; manage change effectively and promote acceptance; encourage, motivate, and communicate clearly and effectively.

Salary, Benefits & Perks

Emerge Pediatric Therapy offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and many perks including:

• 65-77K per year + Bonus opportunities
• Health Insurance; medical, dental and vision
• IRA Plan with 3% matching
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Work Life Balance & Flexibility
• Additional Perks