Pediatric Occupational Therapist | OTP 3–4
About The Position
TLC Pediatric Therapy is hiring an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTP 3–4) for its Downtown Los Angeles Flagship Hub. This full-time role applies established pediatric competencies and independent clinical judgment across school-based, community-based, and outpatient settings. The clinician will assess children, develop individualized evidence-informed treatment plans, and support functional participation in areas including fine motor development, sensory-motor skills, self-care, feeding, play, and access to learning environments. The position involves collaboration with families, educators, speech-language pathologists, healthcare professionals, and community partners. The clinician is expected to communicate therapeutic knowledge through practical caregiver education, implement TLC’s clinical policies and documentation standards, contribute to interdisciplinary problem-solving and quality improvement, and take ownership of continuing education and professional development. TLC’s clinical models include BRIDGE™ family-centered coaching, TLC Integrate™ interdisciplinary care, TLC Feeding Café™ specialized feeding care, and TLC@Home™ everyday learning. After one year of employment, clinicians may be considered for the CoreCohort™ advanced clinical career pathway; eligibility does not guarantee selection. Advancement depends on demonstrated competencies, performance reviews, professional accountability, and organizational needs.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current California Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure.
- Demonstrated pediatric clinical experience and independent clinical reasoning.
- Experience conducting developmental assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Ability to independently apply specialized therapeutic knowledge to functional intervention.
- Consistent understanding and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
- Strong professional communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ownership of continuing education and professional development.
- Commitment to evidence-informed, family-centered care.
- Interest in working across school, community, and outpatient environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with birth-to-five populations.
- Specialized pediatric coursework.
- Experience with interdisciplinary programming.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct pediatric occupational therapy assessments and develop individualized, evidence-informed treatment plans.
- Manage clinical responsibilities across school, community, and outpatient environments.
- Apply clinical reasoning to developmental presentations and adapt intervention strategies to each child's needs.
- Translate specialized therapeutic knowledge into practical caregiver education and measurable functional outcomes.
- Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, educators, healthcare professionals, families, and community partners.
- Implement TLC's clinical policies, procedures, documentation standards, and professional expectations.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with families, colleagues, supervisors, and interdisciplinary partners.
- Take ownership of continuing education and identify opportunities to advance specialized clinical competencies.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary case discussions, clinical problem-solving, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Apply TLC's specialized models in clinical practice, including family-centered coaching, interdisciplinary care, specialized feeding care, and everyday learning strategies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with 4% employer matching following six months, subject to plan terms.
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Interdisciplinary clinical consultation and Grand Rounds.
- Professional development and specialized clinical learning.
- Centralized clinical and administrative support.
- Clinical materials and supplies provided.
- Opportunities for advanced clinical programming and innovation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
