Occupational Therapist (part time)

Creative Speech Solutions•Summit, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Creative Speech Solutions, LLC (a pediatric therapy center located in Summit, NJ) is hiring part-time experienced Occupational Therapists to join our growing team. Occupational therapists at Creative Speech Solutions (CSS) specialize in treating children with a wide variety of diagnoses and level of functioning. The duties of this position include providing evaluations and direct therapy for the pediatric population in a combination of school-based setting AND/OR a clinic based setting. Treatment involves one-on-one/group sessions with children. The most common diagnoses treated are Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Apraxia, cerebral palsy, Global Developmental Delay, and Sensory Processing Disorder. In addition to direct treatment, responsibilities could also include writing daily notes, progress notes, evaluations, report writing, treatment collaboration, case management, IEP development and adherence to all NJ state special education laws. Additional job description includes creating home exercise programs, counseling caretakers, and collaborating with speech therapists, school therapists, and teachers. A minimum of 2 evening hours required in office. Recent graduate positions require Saturday hours 3 times per month for the first year of employment.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (Maintenance of registration required)
NJ State License and NJ BOE School Certificate
Minimum of two years of work experience in pediatric private practice and/or school setting
Experienced in treating sensory processing disorders, motor planning difficulties, decreased strength, and gross motor skills, as well as visual motor and fine motor skills.
Certification or continuing education in The Listening Program, Handwriting Without Tears, Visual Processing disorders, splints.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
A strong desire to work with children with developmental disabilities
Patience, persistence and ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team

Responsibilities

Providing evaluations and direct therapy for the pediatric population in a combination of school-based setting and/or a clinic based setting.
Conducting one-on-one/group sessions with children.
Writing daily notes, progress notes, evaluations, and report writing.
Treatment collaboration and case management.
IEP development and adherence to all NJ state special education laws.
Creating home exercise programs.
Counseling caretakers.
Collaborating with speech therapists, school therapists, and teachers.