Occupational Therapist (Clinic)

UCP of Central Arizona•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

United Cerebral Palsy of Central AZ is looking for an energetic full-time Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide occupational therapy services for children. UCP of Central Arizona provides comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their families by providing physical and developmental support as well as educational growth, which is the foundation for independent living for “Life without Limits.” In our Therapy program, our team of pediatric Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists have expertise helping children with all disabilities and diagnoses that impact their quality of life. Our team also works with families who may just need a little extra help. Whether a child is picky when eating, walks late or is having difficulty with paying attention, our therapists can change a child’s frustration to motivation. Our therapy clinics have several specialized programs such as a Baby Clinic, Feeding Clinic, Early Intervention Therapy for Infants and Toddlers, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program, Robot Assisted Balance & Gait Training, L.I.F.E. Skills Group for pre-teens. Our therapy teams are experts in childhood and beyond. As a UCP Occupational Therapist, you will not only treat children with cerebral palsy, but also help children with autism, sensory processing disorder, genetic disorders, in-utero substance exposure, developmental delays and many other diagnoses that affect the ability of a child to live life without limits. Knowledge in specialty areas such as constraint induced movement therapy will be valued. You will develop treatment plans to help children with fine motor delays, upper extremity dysfunction, sensory processing disorders and deficits in adaptive and self-help skills. Your support team will help you obtain medical documentation needed for a comprehensive assessment. You assess children’s needs quarterly and adjust the plan of care accordingly. You keep detailed documentation regarding billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment, and discharge. Each week you meet with the team at a Team Meeting. You develop personalized home activities to empower families and help parents make informed decisions about care. When necessary, you refer families out to additional educational or medical services. At UCP, you can use your expertise to unlock the potential of the children we serve.

Requirements

Current Arizona occupational therapy license
Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Current CPR/First Aid
Master's or Doctorate in Occupational therapy
Experience with Microsoft Suite

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Experience with children with cerebral palsy, autism and developmental disabilities is preferred, but not necessarily required!
Organized and detail-oriented
Possess a positive and friendly attitude
Can manage your task and time well

Responsibilities

Develop treatment plans to help children with fine motor delays, upper extremity dysfunction, sensory processing disorders and deficits in adaptive and self-help skills.
Assess children’s needs quarterly and adjust the plan of care accordingly.
Keep detailed documentation regarding billing, insurance, evaluations, progress, treatment, and discharge.
Meet with the team at a Team Meeting each week.
Develop personalized home activities to empower families and help parents make informed decisions about care.
Refer families out to additional educational or medical services when necessary.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%
10 days of paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays per year
Accrual of sick time
License renewal allowance
Liability insurance
Company paid short term disability
Company paid Life Insurance policy
Mentoring and professional support from Lead site therapists
Qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PLSF)