Therapy - OT

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Type: Travel

Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Specialty: Occupational Therapy - Pediatrics

Duration: 20 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 10

Experience: Minimum 1.5 years of experience required

License: California Occupational Therapy License or eligibility to obtain

Certifications: BLS, NBCOT

Must-Have: Experience in the assessment and treatment of pediatric patients with feeding and eating difficulties required. Ability to independently evaluate and treat a full caseload of patients primarily referred for pediatric feeding disorders is essential. Experience with patients aged 8 months and older is preferred. Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program is required.

Description: This position is for an occupational therapist with experience in assessing and treating pediatric patients. Candidates should have expertise in pediatric feeding disorders, oral aversion, feeding difficulties, dysphagia, ARFID, and failure to thrive. Experience with autism, developmental delays, motor delays, fine motor delays, and sensory processing difficulties is also relevant. Daily responsibilities will include evaluating and developing treatment plans. The role may encompass general pediatric developmental occupational therapy coverage as required. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week with designated days off. Candidates should be aware of the possibility of paperwork extending start and end times by about 30 minutes. There are no on-call requirements, and staffing may adjust based on patient volume. Children's hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory. The institution is recognized for exceptional pediatric care. This role emphasizes the importance of collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.