Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Part-time

Autism Learning Partners • Orange, CA

2d • $50 - $58

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist provides pediatric assessments, consultations, and occupational therapy services to children and their families. Services are delivered in a generally accepted manner, in accordance with professional ethics and applicable state laws. The role involves planning and conducting treatment, evaluating client needs and progress, collaborating with families and other professionals, maintaining timely and organized documentation, and supporting staff through supervision and training as appropriate. Services may be home- or clinic-based.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• California state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• At least 1 year of pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, consult, plan, and conduct treatment for pediatric clients and their families.
• Continuously evaluate client needs, plan, and problem-solve to help each client reach their potential.
• Communicate and collaborate with professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents to provide an effective program.
• Supervise appropriate staff and student interns within scope of practice, as needed, including COTAs, Behavior Technicians, and OT student interns.
• Document consultation and treatment sessions daily and provide appropriate documentation to the treatment team.
• Provide assessment, progress, and discharge reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized client files and treatment logs with appropriate team documentation.
• Inform Directors of changes in status, problems, or intended changes to services, and discuss these matters with Directors before communicating with a client’s family or referral source.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, including staff, team, and IEP/IFSP meetings.
• Develop instructional materials and evaluate commercially produced materials for treatment use.
• Keep current with developments in occupational therapy through seminars, literature, and professional organizations.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct in-service training for staff.
• Maintain careful records of billable hours, including obtaining parent signatures.
• Stay informed about funding resource changes that affect reporting or treatment requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and education.
• A path to values-based clinical decisions focused on what is best for clients and families.
• Career advancement opportunities with continued support in new roles.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Support Center assistance with client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing/contracting, and scheduling.
• Electronic data collection.

What This Job Offers

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