Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Sacbar; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar seeks a pediatric occupational therapist to assess clients, develop and follow treatment plans, and deliver therapy across home, clinic, or community settings.

You will advise on adaptive equipment, design rehab programs, educate families, and monitor progress while staying up-to-date with evolving best practices and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from ACOTE/AOTA approved program.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• At least 2 years' pediatric OT experience within the last 5 years.
• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and pediatric/occupational therapy programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with clients with diverse personalities.
• Empathy and compassion toward families.

Responsibilities

• Assessing clients and developing/following a treatment plan.
• Assessing home and environments to determine necessary adaptations.
• Providing pediatric OT in homes, clinics, or community settings.
• Advising on adaptive equipment for daily activities.
• Developing rehabilitation programs to gain or regain skills.
• Educating caregivers on patient care.
• Evaluating progress and outcomes of therapy.
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills in OT.
• Complying with certification requirements.
• Collaborating with care team to select appropriate therapy.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassion and empathy

Pediatric OT

Assessment & planning

Adaptive equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

NBCOT certification

CPR certification

Driver's license & auto insurance

2+ years pediatric OT experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments of clients and/or developing/following a treatment plan.


• Assessing the home and other environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.


• Providing skilled occupational therapy services in the most appropriate environment for the child and the family (e.g. home, clinic, community)


• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.


• Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients gain new skills or regain lost skills.


• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care.


• Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.


• Maintaining professional knowledge and technical skills to provide clients with the best treatment program available.


• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.


• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.


• Consulting with other care team members to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient

Qualifications

• 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).


• Certified by the National Board for Certification (NBCOT).


• Current CPR certification


• Current driver’s license and auto insurance


• At least 2 years\' experience as a pediatric occupational therapist within the last 5 years.


• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.


• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational/physical therapy programs.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.


• Ability to show compassion and empathy toward each family’s individual circumstances


• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.


• Ability to assess patient conditions and work with treatment plans