Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Overview Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Location: 5659 Stadium Drive, Ste 2, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Schedule: Monday-Friday Compensation: Based on Experience Incentives: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and/or $350 per month in uncapped stduent debt relie f NovaCare Kids is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team! We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more. Feeding experience preferred. You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child! We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply! Should have a strong pediatric focus in school. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives Responsibilities High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise. Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician. Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations. Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements. Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines. Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception). Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy State occupational therapist license (or eligibility) CPR certification Valid state driver’s license Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Select Medical