Occupational Therapist - full time or part time

Creative Speech Solutions•Summit, NJ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Creative Speech Solutions, LLC, a pediatric therapy center in Summit, New Jersey, is hiring full-time and part-time Occupational Therapists. Occupational Therapists treat children with a wide range of diagnoses and functional abilities, providing evaluations and direct therapy in school-based and/or clinic-based settings according to candidate preference. Treatment includes individual and group sessions. Common diagnoses include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Apraxia, cerebral palsy, Global Developmental Delay, and Sensory Processing Disorder. Additional responsibilities may include writing daily and progress notes, evaluations and reports; collaborating on treatment; case management; IEP development; and adherence to New Jersey state special education laws. The role also includes creating home exercise programs, counseling caretakers, and collaborating with speech therapists, school therapists, and teachers. Full-time employees must work at least two evening hours in the office.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Satisfactory completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certification examination and maintenance of registration.
New Jersey state license and New Jersey BOE School Certificate.
Experience treating sensory processing disorders, motor planning difficulties, decreased strength, gross motor skills, visual motor skills, and fine motor skills.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Strong desire to work with children with developmental disabilities.
Patience, persistence, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in pediatric private practice and/or a school setting; preferred but not required.
Certification or continuing education in The Listening Program, Handwriting Without Tears, visual processing disorders, or splints.

Responsibilities

Provide evaluations and direct therapy to children in school-based and/or clinic-based settings.
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
Write daily notes, progress notes, evaluations, and reports.
Collaborate on treatment and provide case management.
Develop IEPs and adhere to New Jersey state special education laws.
Create home exercise programs and counsel caretakers.
Collaborate with speech therapists, school therapists, and teachers.
For full-time employees, work a minimum of two evening hours in the office.