Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Sign-on Bonus $1k)

Job Description

Job Description

** This job is in HAWAI'I, on O'AHU **

We are seeking an energetic Occupational Therapist to be a part of our wonderful pediatric therapy team!

Some exciting opportunities within our team:

Full-Time Position:

• Full-Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Location: In Clinic. Aqua/Farm based on availability)
• Trained Feeding Therapist can integrate feeding sessions into schedule
• Full-Time Schedule: Four/Five days per week, minimum of 26 hours of available treatment sessions/week and one initial evaluation per month (unfilled cancellations to be used for doc time/evaluation write-ups), progress reports and re-evaluations as required

Part-Time Positions (schedule built around therapist availability):

• Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Location: In Clinic, Oahu)
• Pediatric Feeding Occupational Therapist (Location: In Clinic, Oahu)
• Pediatric Aquatic Occupational Therapist (Location: Hawaii Kai Pool, Oahu)
• Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Location: Home visits, Oahu)
• Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Hippotherapy/Nature Based (Location: Wailua, Outdoor Clinic, Oahu)

Remote Position (schedule built around therapist availability):

• Pediatric Feeding Occupational Therapist (Remote)

Employee Benefits:

Employees working over 20 hours:

• Yearly $1000 Continuing Education Reimbursement - prorated first year based on hire date

Employees full- time working over 26 hours:

• Yearly $1000 Continuing Education Reimbursement - prorated first year based on hire date
• Off island candidates $1000 relocation expenses or on island candidates can receive extra $1000 towards Continuing Education for first year of employment
• Group Health & Vision Insurance - Fully paid by Employer
• Initial application for Hawaii License paid by Employer

Perks of working at Sprouts Therapy:

Dedicated Six-Person Administrative Team: Provides an established communication pathway for new client inquiries and current client requests/questions, thereby increasing therapist time to focus on therapy!

• TWO Full-Time Schedule Coordinators (pre-builds caseload for new hires, fills cancellations when able, communicates directly with clients regarding all schedule needs, manages therapist’s schedule requests, contacts families when therapist is out)
• Insurance Medical Biller (provides guidance on insurance billing and coding and submits all authorizations and claims to insurance companies)
• Full-Time Clinic Coordinator (maintains clinic inventory, orders supplies, and assists with the daily flow of the clinic, including supervision of the volunteers)
• New Client Coordinator (sends families initial intake paperwork and completes setup of services)
• Grounds Assistants (cleaning and maintenance, including setup and cleanup of feeding sessions)
• Volunteers!!! (therapy students trained in disinfecting and clean up procedures and are available to lend an extra hand when needed)

Clinic Space/Equipment (photos & video tour of the clinic can be found on our website:

• Large sensory-designed gym space including zipline, ball pit, trampoline, rock wall, and multiple suspension points
• 3 shared and 5 individual treatment rooms for varied client needs (e.g. glow room, pretend play room, calming cave room)
• Extensive variety of equipment/supplies with dedicated craft closet, slime cabinet, various swings and gross motor equipment, game closet
• Extensive variety of assessments
• Annual budget to purchase additional therapist requested materials
• Dedicated staff parking and office space with therapist desks

Therapy Team

• Multidisciplinary team with cotreatments promoting collaboration
• Weekly whole-team and individual-discipline meetings for case discussions and continuing education
• Dedicated occupational therapy lead providing one-on-one mentorship/individual training, documentation support, progress/re-evaluation report tracking and scheduling for team
• In-session one-to-one mentorship through treatment demonstrations with clinic owner as requested
• Team Approach: the OT team often share clients that come multiple times a week to allow for treatment collaboration and shared responsibility.

Scheduling Perks

• Flexible schedule for all part time positions. Full time positions have scheduling options for days worked.
• Extensive client waitlist for the clinic, guarantee of therapy hours
• Observation time prior to commencing treatment based on individual needs
• Initial evaluations scheduled in a 2-hour time slot with two occupational therapists (one leading the evaluation and one assisting evaluation administration).
• Evaluation training process: opportunity to observe and assist in client evaluations prior to leading evaluations.

Who We Are:

Sprouts Therapy, LLC is a pediatric habilitation program offering intensive occupational, speech, physical and feeding therapy on the island of O'ahu. We provide brain, motor and sensory-based treatment promoting independence, community integration, fine/gross motor skill development, communication and social skill development.

Our therapist-operated clinic employs a brilliant group of individuals committed to providing the highest quality of therapy to children with a variety of disabilities and needs. This fun-loving and supportive team works hard to serve our community and each other, nurturing talents and growth to help both our clients and team succeed.

Sprouts Therapy provides evaluations and treatment for children of all ages with the following:

Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Emotional Regulation Difficulties, Learning Disabilities/ Dyslexia, Delayed Milestones In Childhood, Visual Motor Difficulties, Ocular Motor and Functional Vision difficulties, Lack of Coordination, Muscle Weakness, Fine Motor Delay, Cognitive Deficit in Executive Functioning, Gross Motor Delay, Auditory Processing Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Feeding Difficulties, Dysphagia, Parageusia, Oral Motor Delay

Therapy Approaches:

• Sensory Integration Treatment
• Play-Based and Child-led Therapy Approach
• Strengths-based, Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
• Integrated Listening Systems, Safe and Sound Protocol
• Regulation Programs: Alert, My Energy, and Zones of Regulation
• Feeding Therapy: SOS Approach, AEIOU, Feeding Matters, Beckman Oral Motor, Myofunctional Therapy
• Sensory Rich Treatment Environments

Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to connect, engage and build trust with clients and families through the media of play
• A morale-building professional with a positive attitude who works ethically with integrity
• Empathetic to the needs and concerns of clients and families, demonstrating your commitment to our clinic’s mission and vision
• Ability to communicate to families, coworkers and management in a professional manner
• Lifelong learner who appreciates continuing education opportunities within the pediatric field
• A motivated and proactive self-starter
• A problem solver, who is flexible and adjusts well to change
• An organized individual with a mastery of time-management and prioritization

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess client progress and treatment plan
• Communicate treatment outcomes to families post treatment session
• Administration and documentation of evaluations and plans of care
• Timely documentation, billing, and timesheet management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team
• Regularly checking and responding to Sprouts internal emails
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Qualifications:

• OTR Certification Required
• Obtain Hawaii License (upon hire)
• Obtain NPI number (upon hire)
• Obtain BLS certification by an accredited course (upon hire)
• Complete insurance provider applications (upon hire)
• Ability to handle physical workload

More information about Sprouts Therapy (including photos & video tour of the clinic) can be found on our website:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Starting Pay: $49.00 - $51.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

 

• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Vision insurance