Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Salary: $75,000 Small Steps, part of the Sevita family, is a speech, feeding, and pediatric occupational therapy clinic. We are a team of supportive, creative clinicians who desire to help others through a variety of therapy and treatment approaches. All children who experience speech, language, feeding, and sensory challenges deserve to thrive, and we are determined to deliver the best possible care to achieve families’ desired results. In the Occupational Therapist role, you will be a crucial part of our commitment to serve others by providing quality service delivery through evaluation and testing of program participants and the development of effective treatment plans for each individual. Responsibilities Administer innovative treatment programs to program participants and communicate treatment needs to appropriate staff; provide re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary Set up appropriate home exercise programs for participants Perform home evaluations as needed Maintain timely and appropriate program participant documentation including the report of services; complete weekly schedule requests to meet OT goals of staff/program participants and submit it to supervisor Serve on rehabilitation treatment team(s), including attending team meetings and conferences Attend departmental meetings for program development and establishing effective systems of operations team enhancement; attend training or seminars yearly to update knowledge and skills Collaborate with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources to ensure effectiveness of occupational therapy program Provide or participate in in‑service programs in areas of expertise for OT and all CCS staff as requested Participate in the maintenance of targeted departmental budget and monitoring of equipment Adhere to Service Monitoring System (SMS) standards for department, accreditation and licensure standards, and ethics of confidentiality Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy One year of experience in pediatrics preferred Must be licensed OT/L in state May require heavy work; may exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi‑task Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach A commitment to quality in everything you do Benefits Full compensation/benefits package for full‑time employees 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holiday pay Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities We have meaningful work for you – join our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita