Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Autism Learning Partners • Laguna Hills, CA

1d • $85,000 - $95,000

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 professional manner, consistent with occupational therapy ethics and applicable state laws. The role includes assessing client needs, planning and conducting treatment, collaborating with families and other professionals, maintaining timely and organized clinical documentation, and supporting treatment teams. The position is full-time and offers an annual salary of $85,000–$95,000.

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 the 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.
• Prepare assessment, progress, and discharge reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized client files and treatment logs with appropriate team documentation.
• Communicate with Directors about changes in client status, problems, or proposed changes to services, and discuss these with Directors before communicating with the client’s family or referral source.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, including staff, team, IEP, and IFSP meetings.
• Develop instructional materials and evaluate commercially produced materials for treatment use.
• Stay current on 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.
• Support for values-based clinical decisions focused on client and family needs.
• Career advancement opportunities with continued support in new roles.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Support Center resources for administrative needs, including client intake, recruiting, payroll, HR, billing, credentialing/contracting, and scheduling.
• Electronic data collection.

What This Job Offers

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