Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
The Really Important Part (you shouldn’t skip)
Are you a passionate and dedicated pediatric occupational therapist who loves working with babies, toddlers, and their families? Are you looking for a supportive work environment where you are empowered to practice authentically and with excellence? Are you looking for a flexible work schedule that allows you to work as little or many hours as you can or want?
The pediatric division of our locally owned and high-caliber private practice is looking for a pediatric occupational therapist who shares our values of dignity, compassion, empowerment , empathy, and nurture to help us expand our Early Intervention Team. The early intervention program focuses on meeting the rehabilitation needs of children under the age of 3-years in their natural environment while supporting and empowering their families.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is dedicated, compassionate, committed to life-long learning, creative, enthusiastic, open to giving and receiving feedback, and committed to delivering skilled, family-centered and culturally competent care.
Does this sound like what you have been looking for? If so, please apply! Below are some additional details.
Job Description
Locations: depending on your availability, one or more of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Valley Center, Fallbrook, San Diego, Chula Vista, National City
You should be able to:
- Provide direct occupational therapy intervention and consultative services to young children (birth to 3 years) with developmental delays or with an established risk for a developmental disability
- Assess, provide recommendations, fit, and train for adaptive equipment as indicated
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including but not limited to Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Infant Educators
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation for all client encounters as well as annual and semi-annual reports
Hourly rate: $75-85 per billable hour
Employment type: Contract (1099)
Caseload- A minimum of 3 treatments per week, however you can work up to a full caseload (20-30 treatments per week) if you have the availability and are willing to serve multiple zip codes. Establishing a full caseload may take up to 3 months.
Qualifications
At least one year of experience working in a pediatric setting; early intervention is preferred.
Valid CA occupational therapy license
Bilingual Spanish a plus (earns a per visit premium) in the following locations: Escondido, Vista, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Valley Center
Requirements
Provide your own transportation with proof of insurance
Pass a background check
Valid BLS certification
Proof of liability insurance
Proof of immunizations
Please submit your resume and cover letter if you meet the above mentioned criteria and are interested in applying for this position. We will strive to respond to qualified candidates within two business days.
Benefits:
Continuing education credits
Opportunities for advancement
Role characteristics:
Young children
Infants
Up to 100% travel
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Work setting:
In-person visits to client’s home