Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Select Medical; Chatham (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid sick time

Professional education reimbursement

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Harmony Pediatric Therapy is seeking an amazing Occupational Therapist for a part-time role at two NJ locations (Basking Ridge and Chatham). Flexible start date, with pay ranging from $38–$48 per hour depending on experience.

The role emphasizes pediatric therapy, daily notes, family coaching, and collaboration with the clinical team. Candidates must hold a Master’s in OT and NJ licensure or be in the process.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in OT and NJ licensure required.
• Pediatric OT experience preferred.
• Proficiency in standardized assessments important.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily treatment sessions targeting all goal areas.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Complete all necessary evaluations and daily notes.
• Assess progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Create and monitor home programming for families.
• Provide education and coaching to parents and caregivers.
• Conduct clinical collaborations and site projects.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Communication skills

Standardized assessments

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

JOIN OUR THERAPY TEAM AT HARMONY PEDIATRIC THERAPY!

We are looking for an amazing occupational therapist

(Part-time)

2 Locations: Basking Ridge and Chatham, NJ

Flexible start date and scheduling

Pay range: $38-$48 hourly depending on years of experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily treatment sessions targeting all goal areas


• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address specific needs, considering age, developmental stage and health conditions


• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques


• Complete all necessary evaluations


• Regularly assess progress, monitor treatment outcomes and modify treatment plans as needed


• Create and monitor home programming


• Incorporate play-based approaches to engage and teach children


• Completion of daily documentation


• Provide expert education and coaching to parents and caregivers


• Conduct clinical collaborations


• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development in the field of occupational therapy


• Complete all documentation daily


• Implement novel programming with therapeutic team


• Provide coverage sessions

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy


• Current and valid NJ state licensure or pending state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required


• Prior Pediatric OT experience preferred


• Proficiency in administering standardized assessments


• Experience with various pediatric conditions


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule including afternoon and evening availability


• Paid sick time


• Professional education reimbursement


• Mentorship opportunities

Responsibilities

• Daily treatment sessions targeting all goal areas


• Completion of daily notes within 24 hours


• Replying to emails within 24 hours of receipt


• Establishing organization system to track and conduct quarterly consultations with support from co-treating therapist or mentor


• Conducting quarterly consults


• Establishing organization system to track and conduct reassessments
  
  
  
  • Proficiency in administration of standardized assessments (PDMS, WOLD, Beery, PRN, QNST, BOT, TVPS, BRIEF, SP, Clinical Observations, HELP), interpretation of scores, and subsequent summary report
  
  
  • clinician’s responsibility to seek out learning opportunities for all administration/interpretation of said assessments
  
  
  
  


• Conducting clinical collaborations as clinically necessary


• 1-2 annual projects for the site; examples: lead role in summer programming; run social media account, learn novel assessment and present to staff including administration, interpretation, write up for IE/RA. To be determined by clinic manager based on site need


• Establish and maintain communication system with co-treating therapist regarding pertinent/relevant case details; including, but not limited to: clinical feedback from session, parent feedback, upcoming transitions/life events, etc.


• Participation in family meetings, with shared presentation (to be determined and agreed upon with co-treating therapist)


• Offer any available session times (e.g. session times that were canceled) within typical treating window to colleagues/other clients from waitlist
  
  
  
  • While building to a full-time caseload, will provide coverage for any therapist’s scheduled PTO (given 2-week or more notice)
  
  
  
  


• Present any novel clinical information/strategies/theories learned in CEU courses


• Monthly clinical support for forward thinking/progression of cases to next level


• Implement up to 3 annual programs and/or groups: novel, past or ongoing (e.g. social skills, handwriting, summer program)


• Secondary role in evaluations, family meetings, report generation

Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses)



• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.


• Current and valid NJ state licensure or pending state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.


• Prior Pediatric OT experience preferred.


• Flexible schedule including afternoon and evening availability

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans