An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Pediatric Therapist (PT, OT, ST) at TKC Therapy We are seeking a skilled pediatric Physical, Occupational, and/or Speech Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis. All kids are on-site, so no there's no appointments- you decide your own schedule! Hours are available every Saturday, from 8:00 AM-4:00PM, attendance permitting.
About Us:
TKC Therapy provides in-house, high-quality, and intensive PT, OT, and ST services to children attending The Kidz Club (TKC), a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center. PPEC centers provide daily skilled nursing care to medically-complex children, ages birth to under 21. Learn more about us by visiting our website.
Responsibilities:
1. Assess and diagnose a variety of developmental, congenital, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders for the medical population, ages birth to 21. 2. Develop individualized treatment plans following a comprehensive evaluation to address clients' strength and mobility difficulties. 3. Utilize evidence-based practice in therapy sessions tailored to each client's specific impairments 4. Complete all documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, LMNs) in a timely, thorough manner. 5. Provide education and guidance to clients, families, and caregivers on strategies for carry-over therapy at home. 6. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients. 7. Stay current with advancements in the field through continuing education and professional development activities. 8. Adhere to ethical and professional standards outlined by the APTA.
Qualifications:
1. Possession of a master's or doctorate degree in speech, occupational, or physical therapy from an accredited program and state licensure from the Department of Health. 2. Clinical experience working with the pediatric population (medical pediatric population strongly preferred). 3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. 4. Proficiency using standardized assessment tools, therapeutic interventions, and assistive technologies relevant to the field. 5. Commitment to maintaining professional competency and adhering to HIPAA policies and ethical standards. 6. Current CPR (BLS) certificate.
Benefits:
Flexible schedule - start/end time and daily scheduling of patients is heavily up to the therapist and their availability. 401K or Student Loan Reimbursement matching
Always Closed Nights, Sundays, and Major Holidays Pay:
$40+/hour, subject to increase based off of pay qualifiers H7tOgmL5LK
