Job Description
*Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Asheville, NC*
Exciting opportunity to join the largest pediatric therapy team in the Carolinas. Join our clinical team and use your passion for Occupational Therapy to help make a difference in a child’s life! We have an extremely skilled and dedicated staff with a team-oriented approach to therapy. We are currently seeking a *full-time pediatric occupational therapist *to provide clinic based occupational therapy at our *Asheville, NC clinic*.
*Why Choose Pediatric Advanced Therapy?*
* Largest clinical therapy team in the Carolinas provides peer support and camaraderie
* Central clinic locations provide opportunity to meet and work with clinical leadership team, mentoring (if needed) and clinical growth
* Future career opportunities to treat in outpatient and school settings if desired
* Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees
*Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Responsibilities*
* Assess and document pediatric patient's current functional status using clinical observations, caregiver report, standardized testing, occupational profile, strengths and participation challenges.
* Analyze information to address foundational deficits causing difficulties with skill development.
* Provide Occupational Therapy sessions through the use of current best practices
* Collaborate with families and caregivers in the clinic and throughout the community while supporting the family’s daily routines.
* Maintain all documentation as dictated by county and state guidelines
* Adhere to frequency, duration, and appropriate treatment guidelines
* Address goals and provide treatment in a way that supports sensory-motor, cognitive, psychological, self-help, fine and gross motor skills, play, and behavioral development.
* Modify treatment goals as needed, on appropriate forms in a timely manner.
* Document family/caregiver involvement and training as indicated.
* Work collaboratively with a variety of professionals, age groups, cultures, families, and socioeconomic groups
* Follow AOTA and other research-based guidelines to evaluate and treat pediatric patients.
Education, Experience and Certifications Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required. NC license for Occupational Therapy required.
*Our Ideal Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Candidate*
* Passionate about pediatrics.
* Desire to be an evidence-based clinician.
* Enthusiasm about a child-led approach using play and intrinsic motivation.
* Understanding of Ayres Sensory Integration, Floortime, SOS Feeding and ocular motor deficits.
*Physical Demands*
* Employee should be able to transfer patients and perform treatments in the clinic. Employee should be knowledgeable in and exercise good body mechanics during patient treatment.
* Employee should be able to lift 30 lbs.
*Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Compensation and Benefits:*
* Highly competitive salaried compensation package
* Comprehensive benefit plan include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance plus voluntary benefits like short term disability
* Work/life balance and flexible schedules
* 401k program
* Paid Time Off and paid holidays
* Employee discounts
* Access to free continuing ed and CEU's
* Professional collaboration across multiple disciplines
* Comprehensive back-end support - you provide the treatment while our office team handles administrative tasks like intakes, scheduling, billing, credentialing and more
* All the tools you need to do your job
Job Type: Full-time
Salaried pay range: $55,000-70,000 (based on experience)
Pay-per-visit: $43.00 - $50.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
* Asheville, NC 28806 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Asheville, NC 28806: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Relocation, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,