Pediatric Occupational Therapist

OTA The Koomar Center; Nonantum (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OTA The Koomar Center in Newton, MA is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing team part-time or full-time in our clinic. We are dedicated to helping children and families build meaningful, motivating skills.

We offer a multidisciplinary team with OTs, SLPs, and MH professionals to provide comprehensive care. You will collaborate with experts and participate in career pathways, mentorship, and caregiver education to support client progress.

Qualifications

• AOTA certification and licensure to work in Massachusetts.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must work Tuesday-Saturday.
• Previous experience working with children with sensory processing disorders.
• Strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress.
• Effective and professional communication skills for education and training of caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments.
• Evaluate sensory integration functioning using standardized tools.
• Provide direct treatment focused on sensory integration techniques
• Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments, individual treatment plans, and progress updates.
• Participate in our mentorship network as either a mentee or mentor.
• Provide education and training for caregivers.
• Collaborate with other therapists (SLPs, MHPs)
• Utilize EMR to create and maintain documentation and monitor data.

Skills

AOTA certification

Massachusetts licensure

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Caregiver education

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

About us:

OTA The Koomar Center, part of the Cicero Therapies Family of Practices, is currently seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing team part-time or full-time in our clinic in Newton. We are dedicated to supporting children and their families in reaching goals and building skills in the most meaningful and motivating ways.

Comprehensive Care:

At OTA The Koomar Center, we provide comprehensive pediatric care through a collaborative team of Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech Therapists (ST), and Mental Health (MH) professionals. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures holistic care, allowing children to communicate, engage, and play.

Expert Partnerships:

We are proud to partner with renowned experts in the field. Our advisory board includes Teresa May-Benson, Sc.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, who mentors and develops OTs across our network. We collaborate closely with our staff of over 600 clinicians to ensure our practices are informed by the latest research and best practices in occupational therapy.

Career Pathways:

We offer clear career paths for OTs in clinical, administrative, and research roles. Whether you aspire to advance clinically, take on leadership responsibilities, or contribute to cutting-edge research, OTA The Koomar Center provides the support and opportunities to grow professionally.

Administrative Support:

Our dedicated administrative staff handles all scheduling, referrals, and authorizations, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care to your clients. We also ensure ethical caseload requirements for our OTs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments.
• Utilize standardized tools and clinical observations to evaluate sensory integration functioning.
• Provide direct treatment focused on sensory integration techniques
• Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments, individual treatment plans, and progress updates.
• Participate in our mentorship network as either a mentee or mentor.
• Provide education and training for caregivers.
• Collaborate with other therapists (SLPs, MHPs)
• Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain documentation and collect and monitor data.

Our Ideal candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications:

• AOTA certification and licensure to work in Massachusetts
• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Must work Tuesday-Saturday
• Previous experience working with children with sensory processing disorders.
• Strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress.
• Effective and professional communication skills for education and training of caregivers
• Advanced sensory integration training preferred

Interviews at OTA The Koomar Center:

Our interview process is designed to ensure that you feel confident about joining our team. The first step is a video chat or phone call with a member of our recruiting team, where you can learn more about the OT role and career opportunities at OTA. From there, we invite candidates to an in-person interview to meet members of our clinical team and observe a therapy session. By the end of the process, you will have a clear understanding of who we are and how our OTs contribute to children's progress.

Learn more about us at www.otawatertown.com