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What they do
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.
$93,704 / year median in New Jersey
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Pay:
Competitive hourly rate (based on experience) Company Overview Heart to Heart provides comprehensive behavioral and developmental services for children and teens with autism and other developmental needs. Through individualized, evidence-based care, our multidisciplinary team supports each child's communication, independence, social development, and everyday life skills. Our services include center-based, in-home, and school-based ABA therapy; speech and occupational therapy; social skills programs; specialized groups and enrichment activities; and therapeutic swim. We partner closely with families to create a supportive environment where every child can learn, grow, connect, and thrive. Position Summary Heart to Heart & Associates is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our growing multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, clinic-based environment serving children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delays, sensory processing needs, and other developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy while partnering with families and other clinicians to help children develop greater independence and reach their full potential. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations. Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's unique needs. Provide evidence-based occupational therapy services to pediatric clients. Address areas including fine motor skills, sensory processing and regulation, activities of daily living, visual-motor skills, and other functional needs. Collaborate with BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care. Educate and support caregivers to promote skill development and carryover outside of therapy sessions. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation. Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate. Qualifications Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program. Current New Jersey Occupational Therapist license in good standing. Experience working with pediatric clients is preferred. Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities is preferred. Knowledge of evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy assessment and intervention techniques. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Schedule Part-time Afternoon / Evening hours Monday through Friday Flexible scheduling available Benefits Flexible schedule Continuing education credits Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Collaborative and supportive team environmentWork Location:
In person (Rochelle Park, NJ)Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$70.00 - $80.00 per hourWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance