Occupational Therapist

Job Description Job Description Occupational Therapist OTR/L We are looking for an exceptional and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to work with children in a private clinic based setting. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable our clients to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the child. Experience with Autism and school age children is a plus! Responsibilities * Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality * Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions * Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) * Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components * Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities * Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use * Guide and educate family members and caregivers * Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals * Collect data and document processes followed * Regularly follow-up client * Work within an interdisciplinary team of speech pathologists, BCBAs and behavioral technicians Skills * Proven working experience as occupational therapist * Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy * Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media * Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. sensory profile etc) * Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities * Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession * Professional behavior * Excellent interpersonal communication skills * Valid license to practice occupational therapy