Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - SaturdaysCreative Speech Solutions, LLC (a pediatric therapy center located in Summit, NJ) is hiring part-time experienced Occupational Therapists to join our growing team to treat on Saturdays.Occupational therapists at Creative Speech Solutions (CSS) specialize in treating children with a wide variety of diagnoses and level of functioning. The duties of this position include providing evaluations and direct therapy for the pediatric population in a clinic based setting. Treatment involves one-on-one sessions with children. The most common diagnoses treated are Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Apraxia, cerebral palsy, Global Developmental Delay, and Sensory Processing Disorder.In addition to direct treatment, responsibilities could also include writing daily notes, progress notes, evaluations, report writing, and treatment collaboration. Additional job description includes creating home exercise programs, counseling caretakers, and collaborating with speech therapists, school therapists, and teachers.Candidates interested in this OT role at CSS are required to have the following:Master's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy programSatisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (Maintenance of registration required)NJ State License and NJ BOE School CertificateMinimum of two years of work experience in pediatric private practice and/or school settingCandidates should be experienced in treating sensory processing disorders, motor planning difficulties, decreased strength, and gross motor skills, as well as visual motor and fine motor skills.Certification or continuing education in The Listening Program, Handwriting Without Tears, Visual Processing disorders, splints.Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and a strong desire to work with children with developmental disabilitiesPatience, persistence and ability to work independently and as an integral part of a teamApplicants who meet the requirements below should forward resume and salary requirements to View email address on click.appcast.io* ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*