Occupational Therapist

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job description

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$1,500 for Full time and $500 for Part Time

Speech Therapy Plus is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a therapeutic team. The therapist will be responsible for evaluating and treating children. We are seeking an experienced clinician to work approximately 10 hours per week at a private clinic in Paramus, New Jersey. The ideal candidate has experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

As an Occupational Therapist, individuals will be responsible for providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism while working collaboratively with a team of BCBAs and Behavior Technicians

Responsibilities include providing occupational therapy, providing training to team members and families, conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and monitoring the progress of each child

Must have ability to counsel parents and provide at come carryover strategies.

Daytime school hours are required and one day for evening hours required.

Requirements :

• Master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
• Current Occupational Therapy license in the state of New Jersey
• Experience in Pediatrics

Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Maintain friendly, cordial relationships with all clients and employees.
• Effectively communicates with patient and / or family / significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.
• Adheres to organizational policy with particular attention to standards of conduct and to confidentiality as it relates to HIPAA.
• Develop treatment plans by identifying need, determining long and short-term goals, and methods to achieve success.

Job Type : Part-time

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $68.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours : 10 per week

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License / Certification :

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute :

• Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Bridgewater, NJ 08807 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person