What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Occupational Therapist position at Tri-County Therapy?
Join Tri-County Therapy (TCT) a leading pediatric therapy company serving children from birth to 18 years old across South Carolina. Our mission is to provide high-quality therapy services while building a diverse, empowered, and innovative team.
We use a multi-disciplinary approach (OT, SLP, PT) with an incredibly collaborative team to provide services in clinics, homes, schools, and community settings.
With clinics in Charleston, Ladson, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, and Anderson, TCT has built a reputation for excellence in pediatric therapy. Our team delivers compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive, growth-focused environment. We believe in empowering our therapists with training, resources, and a collaborative culture to achieve the best outcomes for the children and families we serve.
We are currently hiring for:
- Full-Time Mixed Community Clinic based OT in the Centerville area and Anderson, SC (office, homes, preschools, early intervention)
Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluate assessment and test results and medical background information to diagnose and create individualized treatment plans for fine motor, sensory regulation, visual motor/perceptual, feeding, daily living skills, and other related disorders.
- Identify patients who could benefit from adaptive equipment or sensory regulation equipment and support family to obtain medically necessary equipment
- Accept a variety of patients to treat various diagnoses, including more specific treatment/strategy techniques (deficits/delays related to sensory regulation, sensory-based feeding, executive functioning, emotional regulation, infants, etc..) and can treat with minimal oversight from leadership
- Record therapy notes (SOAP), patient observations, evaluation reports, care plans (POCs), and discharge of clients
- Instruct clients in techniques for more effective carryover of strategies and techniques.
- Develop individualized occupational therapy exercise programs and home programs for families to implement, to maximize functional outcomes
- Ensure regular communication with parents or caregivers and educate/instruct patients and family members in strategies to facilitate progress.
Occupational Therapist Job Requirements:
- A current State of South Carolina professional license (SC LLR).
- Graduated from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
- Sensory & Feeding experience are a plus!
- Knowledge and understanding of children’s developmental stages from ages 0-18 to properly analyze the growth, movement (motor), cognitive, and maturation process/transition between skill levels.
- Previous pediatric experience is required through employment or clinical rotation.
Occupational Therapist Compensation & Pay Structure:
- Base Salary for full time OT/R includes therapy sessions and administrative time (documentation, caregiver communication, etc.) for full-time W2 positions.
- Bonus Commission for increased productivity
- Independent contractors and part-time employees are paid per visit
Occupational Therapist Benefits:
Health & Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Continuing Education Programs
Professional CEU Scholarship Opportunities
Short Term-Disability Insurance Options
Life & Vision Insurance Options
Covered Professional Liability Insurance
iPad and Therapy Equipment
Why Join TCT?
We’re passionate about professional development, team collaboration, and client success. Our integrated leadership model provides you with:
- A direct manager for operational support
- A Lead Occupational Therapist for clinical guidance, training, and documentation review
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