Occupational Therapist

Company Description

Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy was created with the vision of providing high quality care to our patients without sacrificing work-life balance and quality of life for our team.

We are a therapist-owned and local company specializing in pediatric occupational therapy. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of settings including daycares, private schools, ABA centers, and within the home, which we believe allows for patient-centered care in a child’s most natural environment leading to generalization of skills across settings.

We are excited to work together to build a caseload that matches your strengths, interests, availability, and location preferences. Apply now to heighten your career and grow with our unique company while impacting the lives of children and their families in Austin!

Areas of Need

We are growing in Westlake, south Austin, and central Austin. These are the primary areas of town that we serve!

Job Description

Treatment: Deliver occupational therapy services and interventions to a variety of pediatric patients (i.e. physical, neurological, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL, and social/emotional deficits)

Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations (i.e. caregiver interview, assessments, therapist observations, and development of plans of care to support individual patient needs and family concerns)

Parent/Caregiver Education: Provide education and support to patients and their families for carry-over across settings and generalization of skills.

Documentation: Complete documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Collaboration: Provide client-centered and holistic treatment, education, and support across settings.

Scheduling: Independently create and manage your weekly therapy schedule.

Why choose Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy?

• $1000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Paid documentation
• Travel stipend
• Health Insurance stipend
• Annual CEU reibursement
• Small caseloads to allow for higher quality patient care (20 sessions/week)
• Opportunity to see patients back to back with a partnered school (Less driving!)*
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 1:1 Patient Care
• Collaborative team and mentorship
• Opportunities to provide input with a growing company
• Impactful Work: You'll have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and their families. You'll be helping children overcome challenges and achieve developmental milestones.
• Positive Work Environment: We value work-life balance, a supportive team atmosphere, and a nurturing environment for both staff and patients.
• Commitment to Excellence: We are committed to providing high-quality care, evidence-based practices, and ethical standards.

Join our team for a meaningful career! We are proud to serve Austin and give back to our community. Find meaning, purpose, and balance with us at Wish Upon a Star Pediatric Therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited occupational therapy program
• Active state licensure
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and insurance
• Pediatric Home health and/or school experience is preferred
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Autonomous in patient scheduling
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and excited to grow with us!

Please send your resume to info@wishpediatrics.com!

You Belong Here! ♡

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement
• health insurance reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License mandatory

Ability to Commute:

• Primarily Westlake, south Austin, and central Austin

Work Location: In person