Occupational Therapist
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric occupational therapy services within our partner centers throughout the Orlando area. The therapist will evaluate develop treatment plans and provide evidence-based interventions focused on improving fine motor visual motor sensory processing self-help feeding play and functional participation skills.
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with BCBAs RBTs speech-language pathologists and families in a highly collaborative environment.
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and re-evaluations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.
- Provide direct occupational therapy services to pediatric patients.
- Address areas including:
- Fine motor development
- Visual motor integration
- Sensory processing
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Self-regulation
- Play skills
- Feeding and oral motor skills (if trained)
- Handwriting readiness and school participation
- Fine motor development
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate regularly with ABA teams BCBAs RBTs speech therapists and caregivers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary discussions regarding patient progress and treatment recommendations.
- Provide caregiver education and home program recommendations.
- Communicate effectively with physicians schools and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
- Complete evaluations progress reports re-evaluations and daily treatment notes in a timely manner.
- Maintain compliance with payer company and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accurate documentation supporting medical necessity and treatment outcomes.
- Maintain Florida licensure and continuing education requirements.
- Follow HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
- Demonstrate professionalism and strong communication skills with families and team members.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture.
- Masters or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Florida Occupational Therapist License.
- Experience working with pediatric populations.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Experience within ABA centers schools outpatient pediatric clinics or early intervention settings.
- Experience with sensory integration principles.
- Feeding experience is a plus.
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Consistent caseload.
- Administrative support team.
- Collaborative environment with speech therapists occupational therapists and ABA providers.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Supportive culture focused on clinical excellence and patient outcomes.
Required Skills:
1) Communication with parents via phone email and sms 2) Excellent grasp of insurance benefits 3) Excellent computer knowledge and ability to work with multiple systems simultaneously
Required Education:
Masters Degree