Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Select Medical•NJ-Basking Ridge US-NJ-Chatham, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Harmony Pediatric Therapy is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join its pediatric therapy team at locations in Basking Ridge and Chatham, New Jersey. The role provides individualized, family-centered occupational therapy to children using evidence-based and play-based interventions. The schedule is flexible, with afternoon and evening availability required, and the start date is flexible. The pay range is $38–$50 per hour, based on years of experience. The Occupational Therapist conducts treatment sessions, evaluations, and reassessments; develops and adjusts customized treatment plans and home programs; documents clinical care; and communicates with families, caregivers, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members. The position also includes quarterly consultations, clinical collaboration, participation in family meetings and professional development, and contributions to site programs and projects. While building toward a full-time caseload, the therapist may provide coverage for other therapists’ scheduled paid time off with at least two weeks’ notice.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current and valid New Jersey Occupational Therapist license, or pending/eligible New Jersey licensure.
Flexible schedule, including afternoon and evening availability.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Passion for helping children achieve their fullest potential.

Nice To Haves

Prior pediatric occupational therapy experience.
Experience administering standardized assessments.
Knowledge and experience treating a variety of pediatric diagnoses and conditions.
Proficiency in administering and interpreting assessments such as PDMS, WOLD, Beery, PRN, QNST, BOT, TVPS, BRIEF, SP, Clinical Observations, and HELP; preparing assessment reports is also relevant.

Responsibilities

Provide daily treatment sessions targeting individualized goals and treatment goal areas.
Develop and implement customized treatment plans based on each child’s age, developmental stage, and needs.
Use evidence-based and play-based occupational therapy interventions.
Conduct evaluations, assessments, and reassessments as needed.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to support optimal outcomes.
Create and oversee home programs for families and caregivers.
Complete daily documentation and notes within 24 hours, and maintain accurate records.
Educate and coach parents and caregivers on therapeutic strategies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and co-treating therapists; maintain a communication system for relevant case details and clinical feedback.
Establish systems to track and conduct quarterly consultations and reassessments; conduct quarterly consultations with support from a co-treating therapist or mentor as appropriate.
Administer standardized assessments, interpret results, and prepare summary reports.
Conduct clinical collaborations as clinically necessary and participate in family meetings, including shared presentations as agreed with the co-treating therapist.
Offer available session times within the typical treating window to colleagues or clients on the waitlist.
Provide coverage for therapists’ scheduled paid time off while building toward a full-time caseload, when at least two weeks’ notice is given.
Present clinical information, strategies, or theories learned through continuing education courses.
Participate in monthly clinical support focused on advancing cases.
Contribute to one or two annual site projects and implement up to three annual programs or groups.
Assist with evaluations, family meetings, and report generation in a secondary role.
Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Assist in implementing innovative therapy programs.