Pediatric Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is a therapist-owned and operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. The Pediatric Occupational Therapist evaluates and delivers medically prescribed occupational therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in activities to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The company emphasizes ethical care, work-life balance, therapist mentorship, and opportunities for internal advancement. Therapists can choose their caseload size and schedule, including patient selection and treatment times.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state-issued professional licensure.
• Valid state driver license.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively in small groups.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including strenuous activities of a therapy nature.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric clinical experience.
• Home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate pediatric patients and administer remedial treatments.
• Provide screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, family and caregiver training and counseling about patient status, progress, goals, home programming, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
• Communicate with pediatric patients and families about progress, problems, home programs, and other matters related to therapy.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate professionals, agencies, services, and resources.
• Consult with physicians about patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Present at internal and external public education functions, including periodic in-service presentations.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
• Maintain an adequate caseload and appropriate productivity.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals and share knowledge and skills with colleagues.
• Mentor students and new hires.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Use initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
• Provide backup services for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible caseload size based on lifestyle needs.
• Ability to create a schedule by choosing patients and treatment times.
• Mentorship and guidance.
• Opportunities for internal promotion and leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time