Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (Part-Time)

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

CEU program

PTO

Medical/dental plan

401(k) retirement plan

Student debt relief

Internal mobility

Clinical advancement program

Evidence-based practice

Job summary

NovaCare Kids in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a part-time pediatric occupational therapist to join a fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and support children’s development.

You will evaluate and treat diverse pediatric diagnoses, collaborate with physicians, families, and school partners, and participate in mentorship and CEU programs while maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome to apply
• Strong pediatrics focus in school
• Feeding experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other professionals to help pediatric patients reach goals and learn new skills.
• Develop objective patient goals and establish type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care under state and federal guidelines.
• Complete patient care documentation requirements and participate in program development and quality improvement.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy

State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)

CPR certification

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics (Part-Time)

Location: 5659 Stadium Drive, Ste 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation: Based on Experience

NovaCare Kids is seeking a part-time 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! Strong pediatrics 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 HIPAA 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