Occupational Therapist

Key Responsibilities

1. Evaluation & Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations using standardized and non‑standardized tools.
• Assess fine motor skills, sensory processing, ADLs, visual‑motor integration, and functional independence.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and family goals.
• Interpret assessment data and communicate findings clearly to caregivers and team members.

2. Direct Treatment

• Provide 1:1 or group OT sessions focused on:
• Sensory regulation
• Fine motor development
• Gross motor coordination
• Visual‑motor integration
• Self‑help and daily living skills
• Feeding and oral‑motor skills (if trained)
• Implement evidence‑based interventions aligned with best practices.
• Adapt activities and environments to support client success.

3. Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Work

• Work closely with BCBAs, SLPs, PTs, RBTs, teachers, and caregivers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning.
• Provide OT‑related recommendations to support behavior plans, sensory diets, and classroom strategies.
• Train staff on OT strategies when appropriate.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation including:
• Evaluation reports
• Treatment plans
• Daily session notes
• Progress reports
• Ensure documentation meets Medicaid, insurance, and organizational standards.
• Track progress toward goals and update plans as needed.

5. Family & Caregiver Support

• Provide caregiver coaching and home‑program recommendations.
• Educate families on sensory strategies, fine motor activities, and functional routines.
• Communicate progress and concerns in a professional, supportive manner.

6. Professionalism & Development

• Maintain OT licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Stay current with best practices in pediatric OT, sensory integration, and developmental therapy.
• Participate in staff trainings, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• Active state OT license
• NBCOT certification
• Pediatric experience (clinic, school, or early intervention)
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred

• Experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Sensory Integration (SI) training or certification
• Feeding therapy experience
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with ABA environments

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical reasoning
• Excellent rapport‑building with children and families
• Ability to adapt interventions to diverse needs
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Time management and organization
• Cultural sensitivity and family‑centered care

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, and move with children
• Ability to engage in active play and therapeutic movement activities

Work Environment

• Clinic‑based sensory gym
• Treatment rooms
• Occasional home or community visits depending on program
• Fast‑paced, collaborative, child‑centered environment