Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Kessler Rehabilitation Center•Bernards Township, NJ

3d•$40 - $50

About The Position

Harmony Pediatric Therapy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join its pediatric therapy team. This is a part-time opportunity with flexible scheduling and a flexible start date, serving locations in Basking Ridge and Chatham, New Jersey. Pay is $38–$50 per hour, based on years of experience. The Occupational Therapist provides individualized, evidence-based, play-based care for children; evaluates needs and progress; develops and adjusts treatment plans; and supports families and caregivers through education, coaching, and home programs. The role includes daily treatment and documentation, standardized assessments and reports, coordination with co-treating therapists and interdisciplinary colleagues, family meetings, clinical collaboration, professional development, and participation in site programs and projects. While building toward a full-time caseload, the therapist may provide coverage for scheduled therapist PTO when given at least two weeks’ notice. Harmony Pediatric Therapy describes its workplace as positive and supportive, and emphasizes exceptional family-centered care, collaboration, creativity, and helping children thrive. The employer is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.

Requirements

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current and valid New Jersey Occupational Therapist license, or pending/eligible state licensure.
Flexible schedule, including afternoon and evening availability.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and experience treating a variety of pediatric diagnoses and conditions.
Experience administering standardized assessments, including proficiency in administration, score interpretation, and report writing.

Nice To Haves

Prior pediatric Occupational Therapy experience.
Experience with standardized assessments such as PDMS, WOLD, Beery, PRN, QNST, BOT, TVPS, BRIEF, SP, clinical observations, and HELP.

Responsibilities

Provide daily treatment sessions targeting individualized goals and goal areas.
Develop and implement customized treatment plans based on each child's age, developmental stage, and specific needs; monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
Use evidence-based occupational therapy interventions and play-based therapeutic approaches.
Conduct evaluations and assessments as needed, including standardized assessments; interpret scores and prepare summary reports.
Complete daily documentation and notes within 24 hours, and maintain accurate records.
Reply to emails within 24 hours of receipt.
Create and oversee home programs for families and caregivers; educate and coach parents and caregivers on therapeutic strategies.
Establish organizational systems to track and conduct quarterly consultations and reassessments; conduct quarterly consultations with support from a co-treating therapist or mentor as applicable.
Collaborate clinically with interdisciplinary team members and co-treating therapists, sharing relevant case details and clinical feedback.
Participate in family meetings and shared presentations as agreed with the co-treating therapist.
Offer available session times within the typical treating window to colleagues or clients on the waitlist.
While building toward a full-time caseload, provide coverage for therapists' scheduled PTO when given two weeks or more notice.
Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education, seek learning opportunities related to assessment administration and interpretation, and present novel clinical information or strategies learned in CEU courses.
Participate in monthly clinical support focused on forward thinking and case progression.
Complete one to two annual site projects as determined by the clinic manager based on site needs.
Implement up to three annual programs and/or groups, which may be novel, past, or ongoing.
Serve in a secondary role in evaluations, family meetings, and report generation.
Assist in implementing innovative therapy programs.