Come join our developing multi-disciplinary team of therapists!
The general service areas for this position may include Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, and Moorpark, and this is flexible depending on therapist preference.
We emphasize the importance of collaboration, consistency, and connection, with a focus on caregiver coaching and neurodiversity-affirming therapy for children and their families.
Pay: This position is listed for $55-80/hour for therapy/admin time, and for $20/hour for drive time. Mileage reimbursement will also be provided.
We currently have a dedicated OT Mentor, so our OTs can receive ongoing guidance from an experienced pediatric OT to build clinical confidence, strengthen treatment skills, and support professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Complete assessments to determine a child's eligibility for OT services, and to monitor progress from intervention. Assessment materials provided.
- Write comprehensive assessment reports, including standardized scores, observations, parent interview, medical/developmental history, and goals (if child qualifies for services).
- Establish individualized treatment plans and provide intervention for children with delays in fine motor, visual motor, self-help, and functional participation skills, including feeding and sensory (as needed).
- Travel to patients' homes and communities to provide services (paid travel time and mileage reimbursement provided).
- Provide parent coaching to promote carryover of skills between sessions.
- Complete all documentation and records in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provide updates on patients' progress to families/caregivers.
- Communicate with families and therapy team.
- Comply with governing code of ethics.
- Collaborate with the child's other therapists (if applicable) to ensure continuity of care - Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Child Development Specialists, and as part of the Regional Center IFSP team.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Must have passed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam and be licensed to practice in California.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with clients and families of all ages and backgrounds.
- Adherence to a neurodiversity, strengths-based approach to therapy.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Current CPR certification and negative TB test.
- Two years of pediatric experience (preferred).
- Bilingual English-Spanish speaker (preferred).
- Physical Requirements: will engage in movements that involve lifting equipment used in patient care, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
If you're looking for a flexible, collaborative, and client-centered practice where your voice can make a meaningful impact, I'd love to hear from you!
Pay: $55.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
