Pediatric Occupational Therapist

The Opportunity: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating individualized occupational therapy programs for clients with deficits that affect their ability to perform daily activities and participate in desired occupations at home, school, and in the community. The role includes screening, evaluation, treatment, therapeutic intervention, transition planning, and discharge/exit planning. The therapist uses evidence-based practices to improve functional participation and independence. Key Responsibilities Conduct occupational therapy screenings and evaluations and select appropriate assessment tools. Develop and implement individualized treatment and intervention plans based on evaluation findings and occupational performance needs. Provide targeted, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions addressing areas such as personal care, role performance, interaction skills, process skills, play, community integration/work, and communication. Monitor and reassess client progress and determine whether intervention should continue, be modified, or discontinued. Adapt and modify environments, equipment, materials, and assistive technology to support client participation and independence. Educate and train parents, families, and caregivers to support functional skills, health maintenance, communication, and safety. Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports and maintain accurate clinical, administrative, scheduling, billing, and service documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, educational personnel, community agencies, parents, and other service providers to promote continuity of care and develop appropriate educational plans. Provide supervision to occupational therapy assistants and support personnel as appropriate. Maintain compliance with professional standards, federal and state regulations, facility policies, infection-control procedures, and ethical requirements. Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, evidence-based research, and professional development. Qualifications Strong clinical judgment, compassion, integrity, and professional conduct. Excellent organizational, time-management, recordkeeping, and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, caregivers, educational personnel, and multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of human development and the impact of disabilities and socio-cultural and socioeconomic factors on occupational participation. Knowledge of occupational therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice. Ability to interpret evaluation findings, develop appropriate intervention plans, and provide evidence-based treatment. Ability to adapt environments, equipment, and materials to facilitate participation. Ability to pass required background screening. Experience Successful completion of all required occupational therapy fieldwork. Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT. The source document does not specify a minimum number of years of professional experience. Certifications & Licensure NBCOT certification. Current Occupational Therapist license issued by the Washington State Department of Health. Child CPR and First Aid certification. Successful completion of required background checks and fingerprinting. #J-18808-Ljbffr