Pediatric Occupational Therapist

About The Role

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist is a full-time, hourly position responsible for providing evaluation, treatment, and ongoing care for children from birth through age 18. This role focuses on helping children develop the skills they need to participate more independently in everyday activities, including fine motor skills, visual motor skills, activities of daily living, feeding, and sensory processing.

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Provide direct, evidence-based occupational therapy services to pediatric patients
• Address fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, feeding, and activities of daily living skills
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate caregivers and provide home programs to support skill development and carryover
• Assess and provide recommendations for durable medical equipment and adaptive supports as appropriate
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinic, state, and payer requirements
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and professional standards
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, educators, behavioral health providers, and administrative staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and care coordination
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Level I and Level II occupational therapy students as assigned and in accordance with state requirements
• Participate in trainings, continuing education, and professional development

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program recognized by the NBCOT
• Eligible for and maintains South Carolina licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Mets continuing education requirements necessary to maintain licensure
• Experience or strong interest in pediatric occupational therapy
• Experience with sensory processing, feeding, activities of daily living, developmental disabilities, and/or early intervention preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to creatively adapt treatment activities to individual needs
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Patience, flexibility, creativity, and a passion for working with children and supporting families