Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Early Intervention Practitioner

Hudson Milestones is searching for top talent to join our Early Intervention Program! This position is part-time and operates case by case on a per diem basis and includes day, evenings and possibly weekends. Early Intervention Practitioners are responsible for providing in home services to children aged birth to 3 years old.

Work Location: Hudson County area

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate pediatric patients and design appropriate therapy plans to ensure children benefit from individualized treatment that builds on their success.
• Explain evaluation results and the proposed therapy plan to parents and other caregivers; work with families to allay concerns and reinforce the benefits of the therapy plan.
• Conduct therapy sessions in line with the approved therapy plan; work with children, parents, and other caregivers to evaluate progress and update their plan.
• Maintain documentation for each therapy session in database.
• Write evaluation assessment reports

Benefits:

• New Jersey Sick Leave
• Family Medical Leave
• New Jersey Family Leave
• 401K with Company Match

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited program in specialization field.
• Travel within the Hudson County area is required.
• Must be capable of providing any direct assistance with the individuals with whom they are working.
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Must submit credentials and any applicable insurances.
• Licenses must be by the State of New Jersey Board of Examiners.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's license.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Twenty-one years of age or older.
• Experience with the birth to 3 years population preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Experience with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of language, communication, and social-emotional disorders strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in an environment that is fast paced and flexible; able to make decisions quickly under pressure.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us: Hudson Milestones is a Hudson County based organization dedicated to the care, support, and advancement of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. Our professionals strive to help individuals achieve, to the maximum extent possible, their life goals and help them establish self-sufficiency in the community.