Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Whole Child Occupational Therapy; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Child Occupational Therapy in Salinas, CA, is seeking an experienced pediatric occupational therapist to improve fine and visual motor skills, strength, ROM, endurance, balance, coordination, and sensory processing in infants to adolescents.

You will assess clients, develop/modify treatment plans, and work across settings (home, clinic, community) to maximize independence while collaborating with families and the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from ACOTE/AOTA-accredited program.
• NBCOT certification.
• CPR certification.
• Driver's license and auto insurance.
• At least 2 years' pediatric OT experience in the last 5 years.
• Comply with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of current OT treatment practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop or follow treatment plans.
• Assess home and other environments for needed adjustments.
• Provide OT services in the best setting (home, clinic, community).
• Advise on adaptive equipment for daily activities.
• Develop rehabilitation programs to gain or regain skills.
• Educate caregivers and families on patient care.
• Evaluate progress and results of therapy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of practices and skills.
• Collaborate with care team to select appropriate regimens.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Care for diverse personalities

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in OT (ACOTE/AOTA accredited)

Job description

This position is best suited for an able and dedicated occupational therapist to treat musculoskeletal problems and improve the function and independence of infants, children, and adolescents facing various health conditions. Your main responsibility as a pediatric occupational therapist will be to improve children's fine and visual motor skills, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, sensory processing abilities, and assist with any challenges regarding activities of daily living.

1. 1. Conducting assessments of clients and/or developing/following a treatment plan.
2. 2. Assessing the home and other environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.
3. 3. Providing skilled occupational therapy services in the most appropriate environment for the child and the family (e.g. home, clinic, community)
4. 4. Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.
5. 5. Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients gain new skills or regain lost skills.
6. 6. Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.
7. 7. Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.
8. 8. Maintaining professional knowledge and technical skills to provide clients with the best treatment program available.
9. 9. Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.
10. 10. Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.
11. 11. Consulting with other care team members to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient

1. 1. A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American -Occupational Therapy Association).
2. 2. Certified by the National Board for Certification (NBCOT).
3. 3. Current CPR certification
4. 4. Current driver's license and auto insurance
5. 5. At least 2 years' experience as a pediatric occupational therapist within the last 5 years.
6. 6. Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
7. 7. Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational/physical therapy programs.
8. 8. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
9. 9. Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.
10. 10. Ability to show compassion and empathy toward each family's individual circumstances
11. 11. Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
12. 12. Ability to assess patient conditions and work with treatment plans