Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Early Support for Infants & Toddlers Program (Full-Time) - Eligible for Hiring Bonus!

Children's Therapy Center • Kent, WA

187d • $39 - $54

About The Position

Founded in 1979 by a group of very involved, hands-on, highly regarded therapists, Children’s Therapy Center is on a mission to maximize the potential of children with disabilities. Our approach is to dismantle racism and ableism by offering collaborative, personalized, and family-centered physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We believe in the power of teamwork and offer early intervention services and multidisciplinary, play-based, and child-led early childhood special education. Children’s Therapy Center is seeking an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) Team, serving the Kent, Washington service area. Our preferred candidate is experienced, with a strong understanding of early childhood development, expertise in sensory processing and play-based therapy, with Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) certification a plus. Our Occupational Therapist should have a deep passion for serving children and their families in our community.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Must have or obtain an OT license in the State of Washington.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, required.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills.
• Effective listening skills, including the ability to recognize, comprehend and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view.
• Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities.
• Ability to anticipate potential challenges and adjust to changes as needed.
• Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals.
• Demonstrated ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view.
• Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted.
• Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunities to learn and grow in proactive and respectful ways.
• Order orthotics, assistive devices, and/or adaptive equipment as necessary.
• Strong word processing and proficient with MS Word and Outlook.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance including access to reliable personal transportation.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to conduct family-centered, strengths-based screenings, evaluations, and ongoing assessments to inform eligibility determination and contribute to full evaluation report.
• Understand and educate parents and caregivers on the wide range of children’s development across individual, cultural, and community differences.
• Provide caregivers with culturally relevant support in the home, natural environment and/or telehealth, utilizing a coaching model that promotes health, well-being, and development of the whole child.
• Coach parents and caregivers to support culturally relevant routines that promote health, well-being, and development of the child.
• Collaborate with caregivers to develop and/or implement the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that supports healthy racial, cultural, gender, socio-economic and disability identity for children and caregivers.
• Develop strong relationships with caregivers and work collaboratively with community members and multi-disciplinary ESIT team to meet family's needs.
• Participate as an active member of the ESIT team during team meetings, staffing, in-services, peer coaching/consultation.
• Demonstrate ability to embrace, integrate and adapt to cultural, racial, linguistic, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity into the daily curriculum by partnering with families and caregivers to incorporate and value aspects of language and traditions into the daily routine.
• Value and promote relationships between caregivers and children by fostering warm/healthy attachments and interactions.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Therapy Center’s, IDEA Part B & C’s processes, policies, and timelines.

Benefits

• Equitable and competitive pay commensurate with job-related experience and education.
• Pay rate range for this position is $39.12-$54.69 per hour.
• One time hiring bonus in the amount of $1,000.00 payable in the first paycheck (terms and conditions apply).
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits.
• Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available.
• Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for employer contributions after their first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees