Pediatric OT - Flexible Schedule

Therapy Associates; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive full-time case managers

Competitive rates

Flexible scheduling

Web-based forms and logging

Job summary

A supportive therapy organization in Paterson, NJ is seeking an Occupational Therapist to carry out individualized therapy programs. You will evaluate client progress and maintain communication with families, assisting them through educational activities. The role requires an NJ Occupational Therapist license and effective communication skills. Join a collaborative team that values professionalism and support.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in NJ.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to clients according to the treatment plan.
• Evaluate and maintain records of clients' progress.
• Suggest activities for parents to assist their child's therapy.
• Conduct regular evaluations to measure client progress.
• Collaborate with team members and attend professional seminars.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Occupational Therapist License in the State of NJ

Job description

Therapy Associates takes pride in the relationships we have with our providers! Our admin staff is available to support its Early Intervention practitioners by working with service coordinators and families to ensure that all cases are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We have active tech support and an interactive website to streamline all your service logging and billing responsibilities.

We have:

• Supportive full time case managers
• Competitive rates
• Cases in the specific areas where you want to work
• Flexible scheduling
• Web based forms and logging

Job Summary:

• The Occupational Therapist will carry out an individualized program of occupational therapy including treatment, planning, implementation, education, re-assessment, and communication to maximize the client's progress toward achieving the goals set forth in the IFSP. The Occupational Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides services to clients according to treatment plan, evaluates, and maintains records of clients' progress.
• Reports progress to parents. Suggests activities parents can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's occupational therapy program. Attempts to add to their understanding of the program and answers questions and addresses concerns they may have about it.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Meets with team to review and discuss evaluation of clients' skills as demonstrated in sessions.
  
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Requirements:

• Occupational Therapist License in the State of NJ.
• Written and verbal communication skills.