Benefits:

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Occupational Therapist OTR/L

We are looking for an exceptional and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to work with children in a private clinic-based setting. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable our clients to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the child. Experience with Autism and school-age children is a plus!

Responsibilities

Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality.
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions.
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
Assess client’s home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals.
Collect data and document processes followed.
Regularly follow-up with clients.
Work within an interdisciplinary team of speech pathologists, BCBAs and behavioral technicians.

Skills

Proven working experience as an occupational therapist.
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media.
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools (e.g. sensory profile etc).
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession.
Professional behavior.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Valid license to practice occupational therapy.

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