What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Burke Center?
Location: Early Childhood Intervention - Lufkin, TX
Position Number: 1637
Compensation: $82,493 annually
About the Role
Burke is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) team in Lufkin, TX. This position provides direct occupational therapy and consultative services to infants and toddlers (birth to age three) who have developmental delays or are medically at risk.
Services are delivered in community-based settings, including children's homes and other natural environments. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll work closely with families to support each child's developmental progress through individualized therapy, caregiver education, and collaborative treatment planning.
This position is based in Lufkin, TX and requires travel throughout the service area.
What You'll Do
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to infants and toddlers from birth to age three
- Deliver consultative services as recommended by the interdisciplinary team
- Conduct evaluations and participate in determining therapy needs
- Develop and implement individualized intervention strategies
- Educate and coach parents and caregivers to support developmental progress
- Collaborate with service coordinators, therapists, physicians, and other community professionals
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
- Travel throughout the service area to provide services in homes and community settings
Education & Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university
- One (1) year of experience providing direct services to individuals with disabilities
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Commitment to providing family-centered, evidence-based care
- Valid Texas driver's license required
What Helps You Stand Out
- Experience working with infants, toddlers (birth to age three), and preschool-aged children
- Experience providing therapy in home or community-based settings
- Knowledge of early childhood development and developmental disabilities
- Experience collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams
Key Skills
- Pediatric occupational therapy
- Early childhood development
- Developmental evaluations and intervention
- Family coaching and caregiver education
- Treatment planning
- Documentation and time management
- Communication and collaboration
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Licenses & Certifications
- Current Occupational Therapist license in good standing with the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
- Valid Texas driver's license required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to walk, bend, and drive throughout the service area
- Ability to perform tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity
Why Burke?
Join Burke's Early Childhood Intervention team and help children reach important developmental milestones during their earliest years. As an Occupational Therapist, you'll make a lasting impact by empowering children and families through compassionate, family-centered care while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to improving lives across East Texas.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements.
Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. All final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.
Salary : $82,493