Lead Occupational Therapist
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time
Address: 9181 Glades Road Suite 120 Boca Raton, FL 33434
About the Opportunity
Cub’s Corner is a high-quality pediatric therapy clinic in Boca Raton, Florida focused on delivering exceptional care across physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services. We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist Lead to help build and lead the speech therapy program from the ground up. This individual will play a key role in establishing clinical excellence within the SLP department while providing direct patient care and supporting the growth and development of the therapy team.
Position Overview
The Occupational Therapy Lead will oversee the development and delivery of occupational therapy services within the clinic, including:
- Providing high-quality occupational therapy evaluations and treatment
- Supporting the development of clinical protocols and treatment approaches
- Serving as a mentor and resource for occupational therapists
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care
- Supporting the Director of Clinical Operations in maintaining clinical quality and standards
- This role combines clinical leadership responsibilities with direct patient care and offers the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing pediatric therapy organization.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
- Provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and treatment services within the clinic
- Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
- Provide caregiver education and home program recommendations
Clinical Leadership:
- Support the development and implementation of occupational therapy treatment protocols
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for occupational therapy staff
- Assist with onboarding and training new occupational therapists
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting occupational therapy team members as the organization grows
- Supervise COTA’s and students when applicable
- Support the professional development and clinical growth of occupational therapy staff
- Promote evidence-based practice and clinical excellence across the OT department
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Partner closely with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and clinical leadership
- Participate in care planning and team collaboration
- Foster a collaborative, patient-centered clinical culture
Quality of Care and Outcomes
- Ensure consistent, high-quality occupational therapy services
- Support outcome tracking and continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain high standards for patient experience and family satisfaction
Documentation and Compliance
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and payer requirements
- Maintain adherence to clinic policies, professional standards, and licensing regulations
- Support documentation quality and clinical best practices within the ST team
Clinic Growth and Development
- Support the growth and development of the occupational therapy program
- Assist in building a strong clinical culture during clinic launch and expansion
- Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for program enhancement and service development
- Provide input on staffing needs, program growth initiatives, and future occupational therapy service offerings
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license required
- Ability to be licensed in Florida (if not already licensed)
- 2+ years of pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
- Valid Florida State Driver’s License
- Prior leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong clinical skills across a variety of pediatric diagnoses and developmental needs
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License in the State of Florida? (Required)
Work Location: In person
