Pediatric Outpatient OT / COTA — Elevate Pediatric Rehab

ChildServe; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildServe in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Occupational Therapist to develop and implement individualized therapy plans for pediatric clients, using playful activities and evidence-based techniques to improve motor, sensory, visual, attention, and decision-making skills relevant to daily lives.

The role involves documenting progress, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams, supervising clinical assistants when applicable, and ensuring compliance with AOTA ethics and regulatory

Qualifications

• A degree from an AOTA approved occupational therapy program.
• Experience with pediatrics preferred.
• Experience with autism and motor impairment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Professional Standards: Maintains timely, accurate documentation; follows ChildServe policies, AOTA ethics, and regulatory requirements; maintains licensure and required continuing education.
• Patient & Family Collaboration: Communicates effectively with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop, adjust, and explain individualized therapy plans and progress.
• Clinical Care Delivery: Completes assessments, develops and follows individualized plans of care, provides interventions, and recommends appropriate referrals, equipment, and follow-up.
• Team Support & Development: Supervises assistants and students, contributes to staff training, and meets required clinical competencies and education expectations.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

English communication

Lifting capability

Education

AOTA-approved occupational therapy program

Job description

ChildServe in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Occupational Therapist to develop and implement individualized therapy plans for pediatric clients, using playful activities and evidence-based techniques to improve motor, sensory, visual, attention, and decision-making skills relevant to daily lives.

The role involves documenting progress, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams, supervising clinical assistants when applicable, and ensuring compliance with AOTA ethics and regulatory