Pediatric Occupational Therapist

KidsCare Home Health • Rock Hill, SC

2d • 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 Occupational Therapist evaluates, organizes, and conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy for pediatric patients in a home health setting, directing patients and caregivers in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, or enhance performance. The role includes clinical treatment, family and caregiver training, care coordination, documentation, and participation in company quality, education, and mentoring activities.

KidsCare highlights an ethically centered, therapist-focused environment, work-life balance, flexible caseload size, and the ability to choose patients and treatment times. The company describes its mentorship programs as designed to provide guidance and notes opportunities for internal promotion and leadership roles.

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 orientation and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric clinical experience.
• Home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate pediatric patients and administer remedial treatments.
• Provide clinical treatment, including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, family and caregiver training, and counseling regarding 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 the therapeutic process.
• 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 with appropriate productivity.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals and share knowledge and skills with others.
• Mentor students and new hires.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
• Serve as a backup service provider 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 choice of caseload size and patient treatment times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time