Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

The Arc of South Florida provides educational and therapeutic services in center-based settings to children with developmental delays and disabilities. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team of highly skilled therapists in our Florida City location. We are a diverse, multidisciplinary team treating a pediatric population from birth through 18 years old. If you are looking for an opportunity for personal and professional growth, an engaging work environment, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional details

• Warm, collaborative team atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Contract position
• Flexible schedule
• Location open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Your hours are flexible)

Skills

• Previous work experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Experience using electronic records management
• Familiarity with assessment tools and ability to perform quality evaluations
• Ability to work constructively with children with different types of personalities and diagnoses in order to facilitate each child’s highest level of function
• Takes initiative to remain current in clinical practice and demonstrates drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Maintains professional demeanor and is responsible for quality care in interactions with patients and family members
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (English and Spanish preferred)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Valid Florida license to practice Occupational therapy.
• Current Medicaid number.
• Must be willing to enroll as an Early Steps provider, if required.
• Carry professional liability insurance of $1M-$3M and obtain a COI (coverage of insurance) and include The Arc of South Florida. If enrolled as an Early Steps provider, candidates must add Easter Seals as an additional insured on their policy.

The Agency:

The Arc of South Florida is a nationally affiliated agency that provides advocacy, programs, and services for persons with disabilities. The agency was formed in 1958 and the children's division was added in 1978. Today, children are served in programs at 3 locations: Florida City, Kendall, and Miami Gardens. The Arc offers a variety of children’s programs, including the B-2 (birth to two years old) Early Intervention program, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, ELC School Readiness, Unique Abilities, and after-school and summer camp programming funded by The Children’s Trust. 

The Arc operates year-round and provides both education and therapy, including speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy services. The Arc is recognized as a community leader in providing services for children with developmental differences and disabilities and has community partnerships with many respected entities.

The Arc of South Florida, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *
ADA & ADAAA Compliant

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Clearinghouse Education & Awareness (HB 531):
Positions requiring background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse must include the Education & Awareness link: 

COVID-19 considerations:

The Arc follows CDC and DCF covid safety guidelines.