What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist/Assistant position at Little Rainbow Pediatric Therapy?
Job Title: Pediatric Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full-Time)
About Us: We are a private pediatric occupational therapy clinic committed to providing compassionate, individualized care for children and families. Our practice is rooted in a neurodiversity-affirming approach, celebrating and respecting the unique strengths and needs of every child. We strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment for our team members to grow and thrive. We are a newer clinic and are looking to grow our team to continue to provide quality services to children in NW Tucson.
Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with children of all abilities, open to learning about neurodiversity-affirming practices, and committed to helping children achieve their goals through evidence-based and play-centered therapy. This position will include part of the time in the clinic as well as part of the time doing in-home and community based services in NW Tucson. Little Rainbow Pediatric Therapy also offers aquatic therapy services, which is not required but offered if interested.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, including standardized assessments and clinical observations (for occupational therapists only).
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address sensory, motor, social, and emotional needs.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support the child’s development and participation in daily activities.
- Participate in treatment sessions in the aquatic environment and maintain proper safety at all times.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive clinic culture.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program or Occupational Therapy Associate's degree from an accredited program.
- 2 years of experience in pediatrics preferred
- Current state licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Experience working with children, particularly those with neurodevelopmental differences, is preferred.
- Must have or be able to obtain: AHCCCS number and National Provider ID (NPI) number
- Level I Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with or willingness to learn neurodiversity affirming therapy
Why Join Our Team?
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and training in neurodiversity-affirming practices.
- 2 hours of PAID documentation per day!
- How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter to sydney@littlerainbowtherapy.com. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and compassionate therapist to our team!