Job Details
Job Location
Fountain City TN - Knoxville, TN
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Get to Know Associates in Pediatric Therapy:
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) was founded in 2007 by our CEO Renea Sageser to provide clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality services they need closer to home. We have recently expanded our practices from Kentucky and Indiana to Tennessee! Here at APT we pride ourselves in establishing a culture that prioritizes family-centered care in order to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level. APT values our patients and employees by being 100% family focused, offering flexible employment opportunities, mentorship opportunities, and community involvement. Since our founding APT has been awarded Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 6 years consecutively!
How You Will Make an Impact as an Occupational Therapist:
In this role, you will play an important part in helping children and their families receive the therapy services that they need in a variety of fun and exciting locations that are appealing to the patient and family!
Summary
The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapist is to evaluate and provide treatment for patients with physical, emotional and/or psychosocial needs.
Occupational Therapist Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate children from birth to age 21 for fine motor development, visual motor development, sensory processing and modulation differences, executive functioning skills, and more in order to determine impact on activities of daily living (ADLs), rest and sleep, education, play, leisure, and social participation.
2. Work closely with patients caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
3. Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities and upholds federal/state licensure and ethical expectations.

Qualifications
Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• Masters degree in Occupational Therapy and hold an applicable and current, unrestricted license to practice (or in the process of obtaining license). New Grads welcome!
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Benefits of Working at Associates in Pediatric Therapy:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) Match
• Flexible Schedule
• Salary and Hourly Opportunities
• Bonuses
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Yearly company retreats and events
• Volunteer Opportunities
• And so much more!

APT is always looking for talented, passionate, and committed therapists and support staff to serve our patients therapeutic needs. If you are passionate about providing pediatric services to patients and families using a team approach and you have a nature that is self-motivating, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, loyal, and respectful for all areas of diversity we would love to chat with you.
We invite you to learn more about working for APT by visiting our website at https://kidtherapy.org/careers/ and hear from our therapists directly by watching this video > APT Employee Thoughts