Pediatric Therapies, Inc. is accepting applicants for in-person OT or OTA to cover a maternity leave in Hanover, VA for the upcoming school year.
We are a local to Chesterfield, VA contract company providing SLP, OT, PT and school psychology services to 15 school districts in VA. We provide services to districts spanning from Chesterfield, VA to the North Carolina border.
- Therapists on our team note the positive difference in working for a local company versus a large, national contract company.
- When you work for a local company, you are part of the community and build stronger, trust-based relationships.
- Direct access to decision makers means faster, more personalized service.
- You'll have a tailored experience offering more flexibility.
- This personalized support fosters therapist appreciation and retention.
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside an awesome, supportive, experienced team within the 15 counties we serve!
- OTs and OTAs work alongside an experienced, in-person mentor.
- If you are new to school-based practice, you will have the support of working alongside an in-person, experienced therapist within the district.
- You will be fully oriented and supported by current team members.
- You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team comprised of OTs, PTs, SLPs, and school psychologists.
- Our team gathers to celebrate the holidays and the end of the school year. Check out our Facebook page for pictures from our team gatherings!
Pediatric Therapies, Inc. is a local to Chesterfield, VA, female therapist-owned business offering:
- Excellent benefits (PTO, retirement match, continuing education/licensure reimbursement, wellness plan, STD, LTD, referral bonus, health care)
- Enhanced communication and service
- Flexibility and Customization
- Community Impact
- Expertise and Reliability
- Trust and Accountability
About Pediatric Therapies, Inc:
- The local business allows us to gather as a team and be a part of the community.
- We maintain close-knit, long-term friendships with the therapists on our team, celebrating birthdays and other special events.
- Through clear and open communication with administrators in the counties we serve, longstanding contracts are maintained for 35 years or more.
- We provide therapy services (OT, PT, SLP, SP) to students within the public school system setting in the Southside and Central Region of VA. Currently, we provide therapy service to 15 school districts surrounding Richmond, VA.
- At the school they will serve, the owner of the business for the past 20 years, an OT, meets each therapist (who is new to the team) at school their first week to assist with orientation.
- You will be supported by our amazing group administrator who stays in close touch with the team.
We are looking for a caring, energetic, positive, friendly, enthusiastic applicant who loves working with kids and is passionate about the field of speech language pathology. Join our experienced team of school-based professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality educationally relevant therapy services to support student independence and success within the school environment! Whether you are a seasoned professional or at the beginning of your career, consider utilizing your talents as a SLP to enable children to engage in valued learning and school-related activities.
Employment Terms:
- Follow the school calendar!
- Maternity coverage through October!
Education and Experience Requirements
- Master’s degree; graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy, plus the required clinical internship for professional registration
- Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists
- Hold an Occupational Therapy License for the State of Virginia
- 1 year of clinical experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in school system or other pediatric practice setting
- Board Certification in Pediatrics and SIPT Certification is a plus
- Excellent report writing and communication skills
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How We Are Different:
- Culture- Our culture of collaboration, appreciation, trust and gratitude fosters teamwork and retention.
- Flexibility-The ability to set your own schedule.
- Rewards Package- Customizable benefits and compensation packages.
- Support- Therapists have access to mentorship. Veteran therapists provide guidance, knowledge, and support to colleagues with less experience.
- Service- Join a team that has an excellent reputation for delivering quality service. We maintain long-term contracts with the counties we serve.
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Essential Duties:
- The Occupational Therapist (OT) will lead the process in development, implementation, and coordination of the occupational therapy program.
- Screening, consultation, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, therapeutic intervention, and exit planning is provided for students identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities or participate in necessary or desired occupations.
- Professional judgment and clinical knowledge are used to develop individualized programming based on occupational performance deficits in the areas of personal care, student role, interaction skills, process skills, play, community integration/work, and graphic communication.
- A strong emphasis is placed on IDEA guidelines and appropriate educational therapy is provided for optimal function within the student’s least restrictive environment.
- Occupational therapist regularly collaborates with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels. Staff and parent consult and training are provided as needed.
- Occupational therapist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. The OT is expected to take an active role in ensuring all occupational therapy services are delivered in accordance to each student’s IEP-mandated services and utilizing current evidence-based and ethical practices.
- Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential to ensuring the safety of students and protecting liability of the school system and the therapist.
Specific Responsibilities:
Identification, Assessment, and Program Development
- Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
- Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.Assessesfunction in underlying performance components including: neuromuscular status, sensation, sensorimotor, in-hand manipulation skills, and mental functions/process.
- Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.
- Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
Service Delivery
- Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
- Consults with the school-based team to achieve student outcomes.
- Adapts and modifies the environment including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible.
- Educates student, educational personnel, and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as safety and health maintenance.
- Collect and summarize ongoing data for reporting students’ progress.Prepare quarterly and interim progress reports on OT-supported IEP goals.Provide occupational therapy treatment updates to instructional staff and clinicians informally or formally through team meetings in order to ensure effectiveness of a student's therapeutic programs.Provide feedback to instructors implementing therapeutic programs
- Document occupational therapy service to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services.
Professional Development
- Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency through attending seminars, workshops and conferences.
- Uses professional literature and evidence based research to make best practice decisions.
Mission, Vision and Values
- Adheres to the mission, vision and values of Pediatric Therapies, Inc.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
