Occupational Therapist PT

MHMR of Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MHMR of Tarrant County seeks an Occupational Therapist to support Early Childhood Intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays. The role includes direct OT in home or childcare settings and service coordination to enable family success, strengthening parent-child relationships and promoting functional independence.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in OT with Texas licensure; a master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current Texas licensure required; Master’s degree in OT preferred but not required.
• Experience in pediatrics and related therapies (NDT, infant massage, sensory integration) preferred.
• Spanish-speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational therapy services in the natural learning environment (home or childcare).
• Coordinate services and provide case management as part of service delivery.
• Coach and empower parents to learn skills and techniques to support child development.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Parent coaching

NDT

Infant massage

Sensory integration

Feeding/vision delays

Spanish-speaking (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Texas licensure in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Occupational Therapist

As an Occupational Therapist for Early Childhood Intervention, you will support families with infants and toddlers' birth up to three years old with developmental delays and disabilities, specializing in fine and gross motor, adaptive, sensory, vision, feeding and cognitive delays. You will provide direct services in the natural learning environment (home or childcare settings) that include Occupational Therapy and service coordination/case management. Child & Family Services believes that parenting is a very important role and that every parent/caregiver can be successful. As an Occupational Therapist for ECI, you will coach parents to learn new skills and techniques to help their children succeed. You will impact children, families, and the community by supporting the parent-child relationship so that positive outcomes occur, and children will increase their functional independence.

Description

As an Occupational Therapist for Early Childhood Intervention, you will support families with infants and toddlers' birth up to three years old with developmental delays and disabilities, specializing in fine and gross motor, adaptive, sensory, vision, feeding and cognitive delays. You will provide direct services in the natural learning environment (home or childcare settings) that include Occupational Therapy and service coordination/case management. Child & Family Services believes that parenting is a very important role and that every parent/caregiver can be successful. As an Occupational Therapist for ECI, you will coach parents to learn new skills and techniques to help their children succeed. You will impact children, families, and the community by supporting the parent-child relationship so that positive outcomes occur, and children will increase their functional independence.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Defined Education:

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy AND current Texas licensure in Occupational Therapy. A master's degree in occupational therapy is preferred but not required.

Experience

in pediatrics; experience, training, or certification in breast feeding/lactation, NDT, infant massage, or sensory integration preferred. Spanish-speaking a plus.

Carry And Lifting Requirements 15-25 Pounds.

Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer

MHMR offers an excellent and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members.

We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work-life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We CARE

We Connect People in Our Community

• We Provide Access to Services
• We Link People to Resources
• We Empower People

Our Values Are Based On The Following Beliefs

• Respect for people who are active in planning their services
• Recovery is a life-long process of better health
• Success as positive outcomes for each person
• Participation of people and their families in the process
• Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence
• Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services
• Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields
• Collaboration with other organizations for better services