What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Occupational Therapist position at New Heights Speech and Language?
Company Description New Heights Speech and Language is a pediatric practice specializing in speech-language pathology for children with a wide range of communication and feeding needs. We are expanding our services to include occupational and physical therpsy services at our new location in Southfield, MI. The team focuses on AAC, autism, gestalt language processing, complex communication needs, feeding therapy, speech sound disorders, and multidisciplinary needs. Services are delivered in a multidisciplinary setting in close collaboration with therapy partners to support coordinated care. The practice emphasizes individualized, evidence-based interventions and family-centered support to help children reach their full potential.
Role Description The Pediatric Occupational Therapist is a full-time, on-site role based in Southfield, MI. This role involves evaluating and treating children with sensory, motor, and functional challenges that impact participation in daily activities, play, and learning. The therapist will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with speech-language pathologists and other therapy partners, and provide caregiver education and home program recommendations. Daily responsibilities include documentation of services, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, and ongoing coordination of care with families and other professionals. The role also includes maintaining best practices through continuing education and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Occupational Therapy with experience applying OT principles in pediatric settings.
- Skills in Sensory Integration to assess and address sensory processing differences that affect participation.
- Experience in Pediatrics and Early Intervention, including working with infants, toddlers, and school-age children.
- Demonstrated comfort and effectiveness in Working With Children and their caregivers in clinical or educational environments.
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current state licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist.
- Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, communicate clearly with families, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Experience with autism, AAC-related motor needs, and feeding or oral-motor challenges is preferred.