Apply as Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT – PEDS)
Position Overview
The Occupational Therapist will provide evaluation and treatment services to infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays. This role focuses on building fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and functional skills through evidence-based, play-based interventions.
Services are delivered across home, school, and clinic settings, with a strong emphasis on early intervention (0–3 population).
We service children 0-10 years of age with or without developmental delays.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments
- Assess children’s physical, sensory, and self-care needs
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide intervention targeting:
- Fine and gross motor development
- Sensory processing and integration
- Self-care and adaptive skills (feeding, dressing, daily routines)
- Functional play and developmental milestones
- Utilize evidence-based techniques including:
- Sensory integration strategies
- Hand strengthening and coordination exercises
- Adaptive equipment training
- Cognitive and developmental skill-building interventions
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (BCBAs, behavior technicians, caregivers)
- Provide parent coaching and education to support carryover at home
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative clinical environment
- Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
- Active California Occupational Therapy license (BOT) in good standing
- Completion of Level I and Level II fieldwork
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with infants/toddlers (0–3) and children with developmental delays
Strong knowledge of:
- Sensory processing
- Early childhood development
- Feeding and self-care skills
Requirements
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- HIPAA & Mandated Reporting Training
- Valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and clean driving record
- Ability to pass DOJ/FBI background clearance
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Up-to-date immunizations (TDap, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Polio, etc.)
- Negative TB test
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, kneel, bend, walk, and actively engage with children for extended periods of time
- Ability to sit on the floor for extended periods of time
- Ability to physically participate in child-led, play-based therapy
- Ability to write notes using pencil and/or devices