Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Journey Pediatric Therapy

Minneapolis, MN

$42 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Company Info

Job Description

Benefits:

Health Savings Account
Simple IRA matching
Company parties
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Training & development

Job description
We are looking for a fun, committed and child-focused Occupational Therapist to develop skills for a variety of pediatric needs. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Responsibilities

Address childs aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
Determine appropriate sensory needs for each child and how to implement strategies into their daily lives
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
Work with a variety of ability levels and adapt to meet each child where they are
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them and their caregivers on how to break down activities into achievable components
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect data and document processes followed

Skills

Proven working experience as occupational therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Familiarity with a variety of standardized tests
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid license to practice occupational therapy
BS degree or greater in occupational therapy