Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Legendary Pediatric Therapy; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legendary Pediatric Therapy in Draper, UT is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team. This role focuses on helping children improve independence and daily activities, while coaching families to extend therapy at home.

You will assess needs, develop individualized plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document progress, supervise COTAs, and stay current with evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Desire to make a difference in pediatric care.
• Outgoing personality suitable for working with children and families.
• Enjoyment of playing with kids to support therapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and effective goal setting.
• Utilize medical terminology effectively when documenting patient progress and treatment outcomes.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding care strategies and home modifications.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of patient treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Spend time researching to ensure evidence-based practices are always being used.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs

Skills

Desire to make a difference

Outgoing personality

Loves playing with kids

Job description

Legendary Pediatric Therapy has been around for over a decade, but ownership recently transitioned. As the new owners of the clinic, our top priority is our team. We believe that if we take care of our amazing therapists and staff, they will be better equipped to take care of our patients. If our team ever feels that pit in their stomach on Sunday evening knowing they "have" to go to work the next day, we are failing. If you want to love where you work and who you work with, we hope you will consider Legendary Pediatric Therapy!

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our wonderful team. This role is essential in providing high-quality therapeutic services not only to patients, but also to their families through coaching and involvement. The Occupational Therapist will focus on enhancing the quality of life for children by promoting independence and improving their ability to perform daily activities.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and effective goal setting.
• Utilize medical terminology effectively when documenting patient progress and treatment outcomes.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding care strategies and home modifications.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of patient treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Spend time researching to ensure evidence-based practices are always being used.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs

Qualifications

• Desire to make a difference
• Outgoing personality
• Loves being silly and playing with kids
• Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through dedicated occupational therapy services!