Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

Company Description

Located in the heart of Indiana, Theracare has been exclusively serving the community since 1996. Theracare is one of the top Indiana providers of contract Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy. A known rehab provider of choice, Theracare has a strong emphasis on customer service and has facilitated partnerships with some of the elite nursing homes in Indiana, assisted living facilities in Indiana, schools across the country, and has a thriving pediatric outpatient clinic. A commitment to our core values is the foundation to our success. Those values will remain the key priority for our future.

They are :

Integrity - of the individual and the organization

Commitment - to quality in all that we do

Ownership - of our work and our outlook

Creativity- to transcend traditional ideas

Advancement - of our skills and knowledge

Theracare, an employee-owned company, has employees vested in and empowered by client success and satisfaction. Let us exceed your expectation.

Job Description

We are searching for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join a busy Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Clinic. This is a full time position. This position offers :

• Access to supportive management
• A dynamic, cooperative working environment with other OT, PT, and ST staff
• An excellent opportunity to positively impact the lives of kids and their families

We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including :

Qualifications

Typical duties of a pediatric occupational therapist includes helping children gain independence, promote development of fine motor skills, sensory motor skills and visual motor skills needed to function at the highest possible level. Much of the pediatric outpatient occupational therapy is focused on developmental skills including feeding, handwriting, and object manipulation. The pediatric occupational therapist will coordinate and work on a multidiscipline team as well as with family members. Must be willing to work 2-3 early evenings a week.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Occupational Therapy

Current state license / certification

Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

Prefer minimum three to five (3-5) years experience in pediatric rehabilitation

New Grads welcome to apply

Experience with feeding and sensory integration therapies

Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills

Competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements

Additional Information

Fun working environment!