Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapy Associates-Watertown • Newton, MA

9d • $30 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

OTA The Koomar Center, part of the Cicero Therapies Family of Practices, is currently seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing team part-time or full-time in our clinic in Newton. We are dedicated to supporting children and their families in reaching goals and building skills in the most meaningful and motivating ways. At OTA The Koomar Center, we provide comprehensive pediatric care through a collaborative team of Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech Therapists (ST), and Mental Health (MH) professionals. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures holistic care, allowing children to communicate, engage, and play. We are proud to partner with renowned experts in the field. Our advisory board includes Teresa May-Benson, Sc.D., OTR/L, FAOTA, who mentors and develops OTs across our network. We collaborate closely with our staff of over 600 clinicians to ensure our practices are informed by the latest research and best practices in occupational therapy. We offer clear career paths for OTs in clinical, administrative, and research roles. Whether you aspire to advance clinically, take on leadership responsibilities, or contribute to cutting-edge research, OTA The Koomar Center provides the support and opportunities to grow professionally. Our dedicated administrative staff handles all scheduling, referrals, and authorizations, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care to your clients. We also ensure ethical caseload requirements for our OTs.

Requirements

• AOTA certification and licensure to work in Massachusetts
• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Must work Tuesday-Saturday
• Previous experience working with children with sensory processing disorders.
• Strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress.
• Effective and professional communication skills for education and training of caregivers

Nice To Haves

• Advanced sensory integration training preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments.
• Utilize standardized tools and clinical observations to evaluate sensory integration functioning.
• Provide direct treatment focused on sensory integration techniques
• Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments, individual treatment plans, and progress updates.
• Participate in our mentorship network as either a mentee or mentor.
• Provide education and training for caregivers.
• Collaborate with other therapists (SLPs, MHPs)
• Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain documentation and collect and monitor data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level