Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Ascension St Vincent; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide meaningful interventions and support for children. With a focus on holistic care, candidates will be expected to engage families and provide tailored therapy in various settings while enjoying flexible scheduling and supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous paid leave and holidays

Group health insurance

Qualifications

• Must have Oregon State OT license.
• Extensive knowledge in sensory and developmental disorders.
• Effective communication skills in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based interventions for children’s development.
• Form close relationships with patients and families.
• Complete administrative tasks such as paperwork and data collection.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Creativity

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Degree from an Associate’s Occupational Therapy Program

Tools

Google programs (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

Job description

Grow Pediatric Therapy, a therapist-owned pediatric occupational therapy clinic, is looking for a capable and enthusiastic licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Eugene, Oregon.

Our dandelion logo symbolizes limitless opportunity and possibility, which we believe every child deserves. Our mission is to equip children and their families with the skills they need to engage in meaningful occupations, or things they want, have, and need to do to live their most fulfilling and successful lives.

As a therapist-owned practice, we value and respect everyone's right to engage in meaningful occupations, and we offer a wide variety of unique treatment settings, flexible scheduling, and the ability to create a work/life balance that works for you. Our therapists are willing and able to meet families where they need us the most-- whether that is in the clinic, home, or community. Therapists get to focus on their patients and families while our administration team handles all billing, scheduling, and other administrative duties.

If you are looking for fulfilling work in a supportive facility and are eager to provide the highest quality of care to impact the lives of children, you are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties

• Helping children learn life skills is vital to grow into self-sufficient, independent adults
• Provide evidence-based interventions to address cognitive, sensory, social, self-care, fine motor, and gross motor skills
• Promote optimal function and engagement in daily living activities, play, and educational opportunities
• Treatment planning, administration, and evaluation
• Form close relationships with patients and families to contribute to a holistic, person-centered view of care
• Complete paperwork promptly and collect data on patients to track progress

Supportive Duties

• Build self-esteem and confidence in patients
• Communicate effectively between supervisors, parents, and co-workers
• Incorporating play into services to reduce anxiety and motivate patients
• Collaborate with children, families, educators, and other health professionals
• Work within independent and group therapy sessions
  

Benefits Include:

Generous paid leave and holidays
Group health insurance
Salary based on level of experience

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy
• OR Degree from an Associate’s Occupational Therapy Program
• Oregon State OT license
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Extensive knowledge in sensory and developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, other learning disabilities, and genetic disorders
• Compassionate and caring attitude toward care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with low-income families
• Dual language proficiency
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to enroll in continuing education programs
• Creative, innovative approach to each patient’s individual needs
• Proficiency in Google programs (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.)