Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Puzzle Piece, LLC Birmingham, AL Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Contract $55,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Teamwork Pediatric occupational therapy Assisting with ADLs Working with children Pediatrics Data collection Full Job Description Puzzle Piece has an opening for a highly skilled pediatric Occupational Therapist. We are seeking a therapist who has a love for children, great communication skills and experience working with ages 2-18 years old. Our ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment alongside a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Behaviorists. Pediatric experience is required.

Responsibilities Holistic Intervention:

Address clients' performance areas to enhance engagement in meaningful occupations, supporting health, well-being, and overall quality of life.

Evidence-Based Practice:

Select, adapt, and implement appropriate occupational therapy models, methods, and approaches to guide individual intervention plans.

ADL/IADL

Optimization:

Deliver targeted interventions to maximize safety, independence, and performance in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental ADLs (IADLs).

Task Adaptation:

Teach clients task-modification strategies and techniques to break down complex goals into achievable steps.

Environmental Recommendations:

Assess home and community environmental needs through parent and care team feedback; provide clinical recommendations for modifications aligned with client abilities.

Assistive Technology:

Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and provide comprehensive training for functional use.

Caregiver Education:

Guide, educate, and empower family members and caregivers to support the client's therapeutic progress.

Documentation:

Collect data, document clinical processes, and track progress toward short- and long-term treatment goals.

Case Management:

Conduct regular follow-ups to monitor client outcomes and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Skills & Qualifications Clinical Expertise:

Experience as an Occupational Therapist with deep knowledge of OT principles, practices, and current evidence-based treatments.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic client care.

Pediatric Specialization:

Direct experience working with children on the autism spectrum.

Standardized Assessment:

Familiarity with pediatric ADL evaluation tools (e.g., REAL, PEDI, PEDI-CAT).

Caseload Management:

Ability to manage patients with diverse clinical needs, behaviors, and profiles with professional behavior and strong interpersonal communication.

Professional Growth:

Dedicated to continuous learning, professional development, and cross-discipline practice alignment.

Licensure:

Holds license to practice Occupational Therapy.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:

$55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person