Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Multidisciplinary Care

The Therapy Place, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial medical

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Therapy Place, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our full-time, hourly team.

You will evaluate and treat children from birth to age 18, helping them develop fine motor, visual motor, feeding, and daily living skills in a collaborative setting with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, educators, and families. You will create individualized plans of care, provide direct therapy, recommend equipment, and promote carryover at home, school, and community.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from NBCOT-recognized program.
• Eligible for and maintains licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric OT.
• Experience with sensory processing, feeding, activities of daily living, developmental disabilities, or early intervention preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to adapt activities to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations to assess functional abilities and needs.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct, evidence-based OT services to pediatric patients.
• Address fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, feeding, and ADLs.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate caregivers and provide home programs for carryover.
• Assess and recommend durable medical equipment and adaptive supports.
• Document accurately and timely per requirements.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and professional standards.
• Collaborate with SLPs, PTs, educators, and staff; participate in meetings.
• Supervise COTAs and OT students as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Clinical reasoning

Patience and creativity

Education

OT degree NBCOT

Job description

The Therapy Place, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our full-time, hourly team.

You will evaluate and treat children from birth to age 18, helping them develop fine motor, visual motor, feeding, and daily living skills in a collaborative setting with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, educators, and families. You will create individualized plans of care, provide direct therapy, recommend equipment, and promote carryover at home, school, and community.