Aquatic Therapy - Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Aquatic Therapy - Part Time Pediatric Occupational Therapist Columbia Pediatric Therapy provided pay range

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$42.00/hr - $52.00/hr

We are a pediatric speech and occupational therapy clinic that hires fun, kind therapists to help our community of children improve their communication skills.

We are looking to add another wonderful Occupational Therapist to our team! If you are an energetic, independent, love continued learning, and an experienced OT that loves to collaborate (and possibly mentor!), this could be the position for you!

Scheduling of clients may be flexible, we're looking for an Occupational Therapist that can work part time hours.

This is for our newly developed Aquatic Program in Beaverton, Oregon.

We are looking for a committed and patient‑focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of children with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client‑centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Our team loves to learn and teach each other. The ideal applicant would be interested in expanding their knowledge through CEUs, group/team study, and teaching each other. Continuing education refuels our energy to help and serve each other and our community!

This candidate must have an interest in providing aquatic therapy in a warm pool, 90‑91 degrees.

• Address child’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), in and around a pool setting.
• Teach children new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow‑up client
• Preferred 2+ years in pediatric experience

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist, 2+ years preferred
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands‑on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy

• Our clinic values collaboration amongst peers. This is practiced through participating in case studies, CEU shares, co‑treatments, observations, and mentorship.
• Our clinic stands for community involvement and positive impact. We do this through seasonal volunteer opportunities such as annual Giving Tree, Give to Ukraine, community Sensitive Santa, Autism picnic, etc.
• Our team provides support in the community by offering in‑service learning opportunities, educating our parents, and connecting with other community providers.
• Find us on Linked In, Facebook, and Instagram!

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Entry level

Part‑time

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