Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc•Norco, CA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary outpatient private practice seeking a licensed Certified Occupational Therapist. The practice is growing and fast-paced, offering Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services in both a traditional clinical setting and on a ranch, incorporating the horse as part of a comprehensive evidence-based plan (hippotherapy). The company emphasizes family-centered patient care, aiming to support functional goals and improve the quality of life for families, celebrating all abilities and advocating for the children they serve. They are rapidly expanding with locations in Norco & Corona and provide substantial support, training, and continuing education opportunities, encouraging collaboration across disciplines. Clinicians are expected to have 70% direct patient care, mentoring, and collaboration across all disciplines. The company fosters an environment of inclusiveness and positivity, where clinicians can use a variety of tools to make sessions effective and fun.

Requirements

Licensed in the state of CA.
Physiological Knowledge
Motivating Others
Quality Focus
Clinical Skills
Persistence
Time management skills
Team Player
Regularly stand, bend, stoop, lift and move intermittently during shift
Must be able to lift, push, pull, move up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver excellent family-centered patient care, that aims to support functional goals and needs of the patient and their family.
Perform assessments and interpretation of evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription and carrying out a treatment plan that supports functional improvement across the lifespan.
Provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
Help patient accomplish goals outlined in treatment plan and effective use of therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as functional skills, sensory activities, and daily-living activities.
Administer occupational therapy treatment; and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
Complete discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
Assure continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records, according to the law.
Maintain patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping information confidential, according to the law.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Develop occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Participate effectively as a member of the IEP team, but providing these services as part of a comprehensive education plan and in accordance with the written IEP.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
401k with a 4% match
Student Loan Contributions
Accruing PTO
6 paid holidays
Productivity bonus structure
Continuing education reimbursement
Weekly meetings with your supervisor and department for ongoing support and collaboration.
Substantial in-house opportunities for growth and development, as well as collaboration with our dynamic team.
Casual Fridays
Fun company events