Pediatric Occupational Therapist

SUGGS PEDIATRIC OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Continuing education credits

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Medical Specialty:

    Pediatrics

    Schedule:

    Monday to Friday

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    Dallas, TX 75230: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Education:

    Master's (Required)

    License/Certification:

    Texas Occupational Therapy License or COTA license (Required)

    Work Location: In person