PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview
The Occupational Therapist will provide evaluation and treatment services to infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays. This role focuses on building fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and functional skills through evidence-based, play-based interventions.

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
• Assess children’s physical, sensory, and self-care needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide intervention targeting:
  • Fine and gross motor development
  • Sensory processing and integration
  • Self-care and adaptive skills (feeding, dressing, daily routines)
  • Functional play and developmental milestones
• Utilize evidence-based techniques including:
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Hand strengthening and coordination exercises
  • Adaptive equipment training
  • Cognitive and developmental skill-building interventions
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (BCBAs, behavior technicians, caregivers)
  • Provide parent coaching and education to support carryover at home
  • Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative clinical environment
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Active California Occupational Therapy license (BOT) in good standing
• Completion of Level I and Level II fieldwork
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with infants/toddlers (0–3) and children with developmental delays

Strong knowledge of:

• Sensory processing
• Early childhood development
• Feeding and self-care skills

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• HIPAA & Mandated Reporting Training
• Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and clean driving record
• Ability to pass DOJ/FBI background clearance
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Up-to-date immunizations (TDap, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Polio, etc.)
• Negative TB test

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, kneel, bend, walk, and actively engage with children for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit on the floor for extended periods of time
• Ability to physically participate in child-led, play-based therapy
• Ability to write notes using pencil and/or devices

De Vore Recruiting is a boutique staffing firm. We call it Healthy Hiring... because finding great talent shouldn't be painful.

Company Description

De Vore Recruiting is a boutique staffing firm. We call it Healthy Hiring... because finding great talent shouldn't be painful.