Occupational Therapist - Part Time
Creative Speech Solutions
Location
Summit, New Jersey
Salary
$50 - $65 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Occupational Therapist will provide evaluations and direct therapy for children in a clinic setting, focusing on one-on-one sessions. Responsibilities also include writing notes, creating home exercise programs, and collaborating with other therapists and educators.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a NJ State License, and at least two years of experience in pediatric settings. Experience with specific diagnoses and effective communication skills are also required.
Job description
Occupational Therapist
- Creative Speech Solutions, LLC (a pediatric therapy center located in Summit, NJ) is hiring part-time experienced Occupational Therapists to join our growing team to treat after school hours and on Saturdays.
- Occupational therapists at Creative Speech Solutions (CSS) specialize in treating children with a wide variety of diagnoses and level of functioning.
- The duties of this position include providing evaluations and direct therapy for the pediatric population in a clinic based setting.
- Treatment involves one-on-one sessions with children.
- The most common diagnoses treated are Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Apraxia, cerebral palsy, Global Developmental Delay, and Sensory Processing Disorder.
In addition to direct treatment, responsibilities could also include writing daily notes, progress notes, evaluations, report writing, and treatment collaboration. Additional job description includes creating home exercise programs, counseling caretakers, and collaborating with speech therapists, school therapists, and teachers.
Candidates interested in this OT role at CSS are required to have the following
Master’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program Satisfactory completion of Certification Examination of National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists (Maintenance of registration required) NJ State License and NJ BOE School Certificate Minimum of two years of work experience in pediatric private practice and/or school setting Candidates should be experienced in treating sensory processing disorders, motor planning difficulties, decreased strength, and gross motor skills, as well as visual motor and fine motor skills. Certification or continuing education in The Listening Program, Handwriting Without Tears, Visual Processing disorders, splints. Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and a strong desire to work with children with developmental disabilities Patience, persistence and ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team
Applicants who meet the requirements below should forward resume and salary requirements to micheleg@creativespeechsolutions.com
*only qualified candidates will be contacted*
