What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Sunny Days?
Occupational Therapist
Salary:
Competitive Rates, Based on Experience ($75 / hour - $80 / hour)
Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Wage (Experience-Based)
- Sign-on bonus up to $1,000
- Create your own Schedule, choosing where and when you want to provide services
- Opportunities to serve infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families in both their home and community-based settings throughout Sussex, Kent, and New Castle Counties in DE.
Job Description:
Are you a self-starter with a flexible schedule looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity working within the pediatric population?
Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services, Inc. (Sunny Days) is a staffing agency that specializes in the areas of Early Intervention and Autism services, serving children with developmental needs from birth to three years of age. With over 25 years in the pediatric field of Early Intervention, Sunny Days is a nationwide provider of Early Intervention services. We have immediate Per Diem opportunities available for Occupational Therapists throughout Sussex, Kent, and New Castle Counties in DE. Our areas of immediate need are throughout Sussex and Kent Counties.
As a business started by women to help children with disabilities, were accustomed to fighting for change and are dedicated to increasing representation for people of all backgrounds in our industry. Any applicants who would like to work and/or partner with us, aligned with this need for meaningful change, please upload your resume
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide Occupational Therapy services and consult with family members and other professionals working with the family
- Follow the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and develop methodologies for reaching each childs specific developmental goals
- Coach family members and caregivers on various intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over in both home and at community settings
- Provide services in diverse settings such as homes, daycare centers, and/or other community settings
- Ensure that progress is generalized and caregivers are active participants in intervention through addressing specific goals, coaching sessions, and communication with the entire team
- Prepare progress reports
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and/or State/Federal regulations)
Requirements:
- DE Occupational Therapy (OT) license
- Early Intervention Experience OR Equivalent Experience
- Pediatric Experience
- Home-Based Service Delivery Experience (preferred)
- Strong Clinical & Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills
Sunny Days is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age, or covered veteran status.