Pediatric Occupational Therapist - FT

Rise Services Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Arizona is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to work as an independent contractor. The therapist will provide evaluations and therapy for children with disabilities and special developmental needs, collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team. Open to a flexible schedule, this role offers competitive pay based on experience and a chance to make a meaningful impact on children's development in their natural environments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• In-home and clinical setting occupational therapy experience required; pediatric experience is preferred.
• Completion of AzEIP standards of practice for Early Interventionists within three years of start date is required.
• Meet all professional requirements and licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Candidates must pass background clearance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team to provide screenings and assessments.
• Attend team meetings and participate in family sessions as needed.
• Provide services in natural environments (home, daycare, park, etc.).
• Attend Core Team meetings and IFSP meetings; travel to attend meetings in the Maricopa City area.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish skills

In-home and clinical setting occupational therapy experience

Pediatric experience

Background clearance

AzEIP standards knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team-based collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

RISE Pediatric Therapies is a growing organization that provides support to families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs, helping them to build on their child's strengths, and to enhance and promote the child's growth, development and learning skills in their natural environment.

We are seeking PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST to hire as independent contractors!

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children birth to three years of age. Therapists will work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary core team in order to provide screenings, assessments, planning, and on-going services in collaboration with the child's family, medical providers and other community representatives. Therapists will participate in a variety of meetings such as attend Core Team meetings, one-on-one family sessions, participate in Individual Family Service Plan meetings to name a few. The support and services the Therapists provides are conducted in a natural environment (typically home, daycare, park, etc.), in context of the family's typical routines and activities so that information is meaningful and directly relevant to supporting the child. Candidates must be open to a flexible schedule, be willing to work evenings or weekends as needed for service provision to families and travel to attend meetings, training and to provide services in a natural setting in the Maricopa City area.

Relevant Information

This is an independent contract position.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• In-home and clinical setting occupational therapy experience required; pediatric experience is preferred.
• Completion of the AzEIP standards of practice for Early Interventionists within three years of a start date is required, candidate must possess demonstrative knowledge of AzEIP Policies and Procedures and Team Based Model.
• Meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as an Occupational Therapist, including applicable licensure.
• Candidates must pass background clearance.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus but not required

Continuing Education

Important Notes on Continuing Education: If employed as a licensed, registered, and certified professional Occupational Therapist; the practitioner shall complete the continuing educations units required to maintain professional credentialing. Services are supported under contract with Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) participating agency.

Compensation

RISE Early Intervention offers competitive pay depending on experience.

Application

If you meet the qualifications on this posting and are interested in joining an amazing team that contributes in making a difference, apply online and include your resume and a cover letter with your application.

Disability Accommodation Requests

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

(a) Dedicated fax [phone]
(b) Dedicated email [e-mail] DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone [phone] Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

Equal Employment Opportunity

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.