Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Duties

• Delivers excellent family-centered patient care, aiming to support functional goals and needs of the patient and their family.
• Assesses and interprets evaluations and test results; determines occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Carries out a treatment plan that supports functional improvement across the lifespan.
• Administers occupational therapy treatment; directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributes to patient care conferences.
• Maintains continuity of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructs, encourages, and assists patients in performing physical activities.
• Documents patient care services in patient and department records.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Participates effectively as a member of the IEP team, but providing these services as part of a comprehensive education plan and in accordance with the written IEP.

Requirements

A minimum of a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of California.

Current CPR certification.

Experience with pediatric populations preferred.

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Passion for working with children and families.

Skills

• Manual exercises
• Functional skills
• Sensory activities
• Daily-living activities
• Home exercise programs
• Assistive equipment
• Outpatient or home health follow-up programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401k with a 4% match
• Student Loan Contributions
• Accruing PTO
• 6 paid holidays
• Productivity bonus structure
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration
• Substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development
• Collaboration with our dynamic team
• Casual Fridays
• Fun company events

Pay

$83,200 - $104,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs and team collaboration.