About us
Wise Owl Pediatric Therapy strives to provide exceptional services to our clients. We provide outpatient and early intervention pediatric services to children from birth- 21 years old.
We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions in the birth- 21 year old population. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
Responsibilities
- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in play
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
- Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
- Regularly follow-up client
Skills
- Proven working experience as occupational therapy assistant
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy assistant
- Occupational Therapist Assistant degree
- 1+ years of Pediatric experience is highly preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person