Occupational Therapist (OT) - Early Intervention and Clinic Based

Tri-County Therapy•Anderson, SC

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tri-County Therapy (TCT) is a trusted provider of pediatric therapy services for children aged 0-18 throughout South Carolina. With multiple locations, TCT is known for its compassionate, evidence-informed care, aiming to help children reach their full potential. The company fosters a supportive environment for its skilled professionals, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration. Therapists work across various settings, including clinics, homes, schools, and community-based environments, providing occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy. TCT invests in its therapists through professional development, clinical resources, supportive leadership, and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

Active professional licensure through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Strong knowledge of developmental milestones from birth through age 18, including motor, cognitive, functional, and maturational development.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience gained through previous employment or a clinical rotation preferred
Experience with sensory processing and feeding therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete evaluations by reviewing assessment findings, clinical observations, and relevant medical and developmental history.
Design individualized plans of care (POCs) addressing areas such as fine motor development, sensory processing and regulation, visual-motor and perceptual skills, feeding, activities of daily living, and other functional needs.
Recognize when adaptive or sensory-related equipment may improve a child’s independence and assist families with obtaining medically necessary resources.
Independently manage a diverse pediatric caseload that may include children with sensory-processing needs, sensory-based feeding challenges, executive-functioning difficulties, emotional-regulation needs, infant-development concerns, and other diagnoses.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including SOAP notes, evaluation reports, plans of care, progress updates, patient observations, and discharge summaries.
Teach children and caregivers practical techniques that promote consistent use of therapeutic strategies outside of treatment sessions.
Create customized therapeutic activities and home programs designed to strengthen skills and improve functional outcomes.
Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers, providing education and recommendations that support progress across everyday environments.