What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Achieve Pediatric Therapy VA LLC?
Why Join Achieve?
At Achieve, we believe therapy should be fun, collaborative, and life-changing. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll help children build the skills they need to thrive. We are seeking to add an additional Occupational Therapist to our practice, serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other special needs . We are looking for individuals that want to build a career and grow with us. We have a great culture, positive work environment, team atmosphere, and excellent benefits.
What makes Achieve different?
We are centered around supporting our clinicians so they can do their best work for our clients and families. This includes:
- Smaller caseloads
- Flexible schedules
- Low staff turnover
- A positive, team-oriented work culture
- Competitive pay, solid benefits package, and bonus opportunities
- Reimbursement for license, certifications and continuing education
- Team building events
- Professional development opportunities
DESCRIPTION
Working under the direction of our Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, this position will oversee, establish and deliver programs and services to assess, diagnose, treat and help to prevent communication disorders in children with ASD , including pragmatic language and social skills.
- Coordinate and collaborate with Behavior Analysts and SpeechTherapists for wholistic treatment programs.
- Develop and implement occupational therapy treatment goals and objectives.
- Integrate evidence-based practices for ASD into all clinical practices.
- Use practice management system to generate clinical SOAP notes and maintain therapeutic records.
- Provide parent training and involvement for consistency and reinforcement.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience working with or caring for children, in some capacity.
- Knowledge of practices, methodologies, interventions, and treatments that benefit children.
- Excellent collaboration, organization, time management, writing, and verbal communications skills.
What You’ll Do:
- Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary
- Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client’s fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self care skills, regulation, and more
- Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment
What Makes You a Great Fit:
- You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population
- You thrive in a team-oriented environment
- You are process oriented with strong attention to detail
- You are creative, playful, and able to make therapy fun while maintaining clinical excellence
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with challenges.
Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- COTA or OT License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $80