Pediatric Occupational Therapist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team at Harmony Pediatric Therapy. This position is part-time and available at two locations: Basking Ridge and Chatham, NJ. The ideal candidate will have a flexible start date and scheduling options.

Responsibilities

• Daily treatment sessions targeting all goal areas
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address specific needs, considering age, developmental stage and health conditions
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques
• Complete all necessary evaluations
• Regularly assess progress, monitor treatment outcomes and modify treatment plans as needed
• Create and monitor home programming
• Incorporate play-based approaches to engage and teach children
• Completion of daily documentation
• Provide expert education and coaching to parents and caregivers
• Conduct clinical collaborations
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development in the field of occupational therapy
• Implement novel programming with therapeutic team
• Provide coverage sessions

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current and valid NJ state licensure or pending state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required
• Prior Pediatric OT experience preferred
• Proficiency in administering standardized assessments
• Experience with various pediatric conditions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Proficiency in administration of standardized assessments (PDMS, WOLD, Beery, PRN, QNST, BOT, TVPS, BRIEF, SP, Clinical Observations, HELP)
• Ability to interpret scores and write up for IE/RA
• Seek out learning opportunities for all administration/interpretation of said assessments
• Conduct clinical collaborations as clinically necessary

Benefits

• Flexible schedule including afternoon and evening availability
• Paid sick time
• Professional education reimbursement
• Mentorship opportunities
• Quarterly consultations with support from co-treating therapist or mentor
• Establish and maintain communication system with co-treating therapist regarding pertinent/relevant case details
• Participation in family meetings, with shared presentation (to be determined and agreed upon with co-treating therapist)
• Offer any available session times (e.g. session times that were canceled) within typical treating window to colleagues/other clients from waitlist
• Build to a full-time caseload by providing coverage for any therapist’s scheduled PTO (given 2-week or more notice)
• Present any novel clinical information/strategies/theories learned in CEU courses
• Monthly clinical support for forward thinking/progression of cases to next level
• Implement up to 3 annual programs and/or groups: novel, past or on-going (e.g. social skills, handwriting, summer program)
• “Secondary” role in evaluations, family meetings, report generation

Pay

Pay range: $40-$48 hourly depending on years of experience

Schedule

Flexible schedule including afternoon and evening availability