Outpatient Therapist

Position: Outpatient Therapist

Shift: Full-Time Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Kid's Thrive West Cincinnati is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Outpatient Therapist to join our growing team.

As an Outpatient Therapist, you will provide high-quality therapeutic services to children and families in an outpatient setting. You will work collaboratively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other members of the care team to develop individualized treatment plans and help each child reach their highest level of function and independence.

If you're passionate about pediatric care, enjoy building meaningful relationships with families, and want to work in a collaborative environment where your work truly matters,
Kid's Thrive West Cincinnati may be the place for you.

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible for evaluating, treating, and monitoring patients receiving outpatient therapy services. The therapist will provide individualized, evidence-based care while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with families and other healthcare professionals.

This position requires excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping children thrive.

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and assessments based on the patient's individual needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable, functional goals.
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, developmental level, and treatment plan.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Provide education, instruction, and support to parents and caregivers.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, support staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding treatment goals, progress, home programs, and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• Complete required evaluations, progress notes, treatment notes, reassessments, and discharge documentation.
• Participate in care conferences, team meetings, and other collaborative activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate care and communicate with outside providers, schools, and community resources when appropriate and permitted.
• Maintain professional knowledge and clinical skills through continuing education and professional development.
• Follow all applicable organizational policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Promote a positive, welcoming, and family-centered environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

At Kid's Thrive West Cincinnati, we believe successful therapy goes beyond the treatment session. The Outpatient Therapist will:

• Build trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Provide compassionate, individualized, family-centered care.
• Encourage caregiver participation in the therapeutic process.
• Help families understand treatment recommendations and home strategies.
• Celebrate patient progress and help families navigate challenges.
• Advocate for each child's needs and functional goals.
• Create a safe, supportive, and encouraging therapeutic environment.

• Current, unrestricted professional license appropriate to the therapy discipline and state requirements.
• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based and patient-centered care.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Outpatient therapy experience is preferred.
• New graduates may be considered based on qualifications and applicable licensing requirements.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Compassion and empathy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Clinical reasoning and sound professional judgment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Effective time management.
• Commitment to patient and family satisfaction.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for helping children achieve meaningful…