What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Occupational Therapist position at Little Hands Pediatric Therapy?
Work Hard, Play Hard
We believe in play with a purpose! Our (super-fun, smart and friendly) team of therapists spend one day each quarter team-building. Past activities have included indoor skydiving, escape rooms, Top Golf, wineries, hiking, charity walks and our annual Family Day. These outings aren't just about having a blast (although we definitely do!). They're about strengthening our bonds, improving communication and creating a positive work culture that translates into better care for our clients.
We are looking for a talented Occupational Therapist to join our team!
At Little Hands Pediatric Therapy, we believe in strong family involvement and routine collaboration with other professionals on the child’s team. We hold a contract with Loudoun County's Early Intervention Program as well as private schools and programs.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
- 3 years experience of pediatric clinical experience with ages 1-10 years, preferred
- Must be a self-starter, organized and have a strong work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Additional training in pediatric feeding, SOS, NDT, HWT, AAC, a plus!
Services Provided:
- Evaluation and treatment of fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, feeding and self-help skills
- Early Intervention through Infant Toddler Connection of Loudoun
Locations & Hours:
- Home and school visits in Loudoun County, including Western Loudoun County, with drive times < 15 minutes between visits.
- Office visits in our sensory gym, located in Sterling, VA
- This contract allows for up to 30 client hours per week. A minimum availability of 9 afterschool hours (3pm or later).
More About Our Team:
- Woman-owned business
- Owner is an active speech-language pathologist
- Northern-Virginia-based business
- Therapists have flexible schedules, caseloads and no productivity quotas
- Collaborative culture that takes a holistic approach to each client
- Minimal paperwork: 10 minutes of documentation within every 60 minute session and report writing for evaluations is paid at the full hourly rate
- Free CEU opportunities including teaming and in-house trainings.
- Monthly get togethers and unique quarterly fun team-building activities (indoor skydiving, ax throwing, candle making, escape rooms, Top Golf and winery tours and tastings, and more!)
- LHPT Family Day every spring for our therapists and their families and Holiday Party every December
- Community Focused- We sponsor local races and events throughout the year such as the Sprout Therapeutic Riding Center’s 5k, Courage Closet 5K, and Virginia Hands and Voices Back to School Bash!
To Apply:
- State Licensure in Virginia in Occupational Therapy
- Pediatric OT/ Fieldwork experience
- Availability for 25-30 clients, weekly
- Availability for 9 or more afterschool clients (3-7pm window)
- Professional Liability Insurance
- VA Part C Credential (free through Infant and Toddler Connection of VA), or desire to obtain this credential for early intervention work
Our Interview Process:
- Informational Phone interview
- In-person interview
- On-site observation of 1-2 clients
If you are interested in a career with Little Hands Pediatric Therapy, please email your resume and cover letter to Kelli Atangan, Owner and Clinical Director at Kelli@LittleHandsPediatricTherapy.com
If you are interested in a career with Little Hands Pediatric Therapy, please email your resume and cover letter to Kelli@littlehandspediatrictherapy.com