What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics - up to $5k sign on bonus! position at Saco Bay PT?
Overview
Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Location: Auburn, ME
Schedule: Monday through Friday
PRN and part-time are also available
Compensation: Salary based on experience
Saco Bay Kids is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team! Candidate gets to work with a large multi-disciplinary team!
We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.
We see a variety of patients from sensory based "picky" eating, feeding milestone delays, challenges with textural progressions, introducing solids, bottle feeding, oral motor delays, medical complexities including G-tube use and weaning, genetic disorders impacting feeding, etc.
This person would be completing evals, re-evaluations, and daily treatments.
You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!
We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. Ideal candidate will have experience in a pediatric clinic and have experience with pelvic heath and/or feeding services.
Why Choose Us:
- Comprehensive benefits package including company matching 401(k)
- Indefinite student debt benefit program
- Mentorship program
- Clinical Support (locally and nationally; speakers and journal clubs)
- Industrywide unmatched continuing education program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications, and more
- 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
- Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Responsibilities
- High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
- Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
- Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
- Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
- Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
- Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
- State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
- CPR certification
- Valid state driver’s license
Salary : $60,000