Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Pediatric-Development-Center; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Development Center in Westbrook, ME is looking for a pediatric occupational therapist to join a supportive, fun team. Our clinic values collaboration, mentorship, and a commitment to high-quality therapy for children with diverse needs.

You'll contribute to assessments, treatment planning, and family education, while working with other therapists and school partners to provide comprehensive care. Join us to grow professionally in a positive, child-centered environment with

Responsibilities

• Documentation to support evaluation and treatment of clients (evaluation writing, goal writing, discharges, treatment notes, LMN, IEP documents, re-evaluations).
• Create treatment plans catered to each child’s unique needs.
• Implement treatment of a wide range of clients.
• Create and provide carry-over activities for home.
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule and adhere to company policy.
• Assist with rescheduling clients as needed.
• Clean up therapy spaces, equipment, and office space.
• Ongoing communication with parents and the team about goals and progress.
• Mentor students directly and indirectly.
• Collaborate with PTs, SLPs, teachers, and social workers.
• Take on level I and level II fieldwork students.

Skills

Documentation

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

Description

Are you looking to be an OT in a position where you feel supported, appreciated and can have fun?

Pediatric Development Center (PDC) might just be the place for you! PDC is a private pediatric OT clinic employing 17 OTs, 1 SLP, and 6 support staff. We are looking for therapists who want to grow with us! PDC has 2 clinic locations, one in Westbrook and one in Saco, and we are looking to add to our clinical team!

Our clinic fosters a culture of teamwork and positivity while creating a supportive environment that embraces the successes of our clients and our staff. In order to serve more families in our community, we are looking for another therapist to join the PDC family. By joining our team you will be helping to fulfill our mission to provide the highest quality occupational therapy regarding assessments and treatment of children with a wide range of needs and support to their families. Our therapists are leaders who provide occupational therapy services to children and their families regarding developmental and sensory integration evaluations, treatment, parent information and support. We are seeking a therapist whose work values align with our mission and is excited to become a contributing and valued member of our team. We take pride in the high level of mentoring and support we provide to therapists as they strive to provide the highest quality occupational therapy services. As therapists grow and develop they are encouraged to work up our clinical ladder and become leaders at PDC. We are seeking a therapist who wants to be part of a collaborative team, is excited about learning, is internally rewarded by being part of a productive team, is able to embrace the successes of our clients, is energized by a vibrant social community, and is ready to have fun!

Requirements

This position requires the following job tasks and duties:

• Documentation to support evaluation and treatment of clients including but not limited to:
  • Evaluation writing
  • Goal writing
  • Discharges
  • Treatment Notes
  • Letters of Medical Necessity
  • IEP supporting documents
  • Re-evaluations
• Create treatment plans catered to each child’s unique needs
• Implement treatment of a wide range of clients
• Create and provide carry-over activities for home
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule, indicating any changes in adherence with company policy
• Assist with rescheduling clients as needed
• Clean up after oneself including but not limited to therapy spaces, therapy equipment and games, and office space
• Assist with cleanliness of treatment equipment
• Ongoing communication with parents so that all members of the team have a sound understanding of goals and objectives
• Mentoring students both directly and indirectly
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and other disciplines such as PTs, SLPs, teachers, social work
• Take on level I and level II fieldwork students