Pediatric Occupational Therapist

SUGGS PEDIATRIC OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES • full_time • Dallas, TX, US • 6m ago

Job Description

Job description

Now hiring a Pediatric Occupational therapist with a Texas license for a position in a pediatric sensory integration based private practice. Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, documentation, parent communication, schedule management as well as other duties requested as needed. SPOTS has been the premier provider of pediatric Occupational and Physical therapy for over 20 years in the Dallas market. SPOTS has a team of talented and passionate therapists who collaborate with each other to provide the absolute best treatment for our patients.

Experienced therapists or new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Address child’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect their maximum potential
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, play, and social skills
Teach children new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
Provide suggestions and recommendations for at home about the child that are consistent with their needs and capabilities
Guide and educate family members/caregivers
Regularly follow-up with family

Skills

Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Ability to manage children with different types of personalities and temperaments
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 in Texas
Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or COTA

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: per hour or salaried

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