Pediatric Occupational Therapist - After School

Job Description

Play abilities is a multi-disciplinary pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy clinic located in Johnson County, Kansas. We provide personalized, intensive, and client-centered therapy services for children with various neurodevelopmental disabilities including developmental delays, autism, and sensory processing disorder. We provide a relaxed, yet professional work environment comprised of a collection of highly motivated, self-driven therapists who feed off of each other’s love for their job and compassion for helping our families.

The culture of our clinic is service-oriented, and our highest objective is providing the best possible treatment and care for our clients, every step of the way.

Play abilities takes great pride in having a culture of belonging and excellence. Each employee embodies Play abilities’ Core Values.

• Passionate about making a difference We are energized through serving others.
• Learn and innovate We strive for personal and professional growth to continuously better serve our company and community.
• Do the right thing We prioritize relationships and make all decisions, but especially people decisions, with integrity.
• We build a village We provide connections and build relationships as a foundation of our services. We build skills and resilience after this foundation is built.
• Share joy and have fun We approach our interactions with our families with the intention of helping them achieve and maintain “joie de vivre” or joy of life!

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for managing the entire client experience from initial evaluation to implementation of treatment to family education to discharge. No two children are the same and therapists will need to use their expertise and creativity to connect with their clients, implementing a variety of approaches to find the “just right” therapeutic fit for your clients. Our therapy style is primary play-based in a one-on-one setting however, co-treatment and group therapy is not uncommon.

Therapist will need to be a quick learner, capable of juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities at one time while providing high-touch service to clients, families, and caregivers.

• Applicants should have 2+ years of experience;
• Kansas Occupational Therapy License;
• At least a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university; and
• A professional liability policy

The employee will maintain a minimum of six (or more) available "after school" treatment hours (4:00 - 7:00 PM).

The current need at Leawood is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We can accommodate a candidate interested in Saturdays (between 8 am-2 pm).

This position is paid $47 per billable hour of therapy.

Benefits are not available for part-time positions. Full-time employees (therapists providing 25 or more billable treatment hours/week) are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package!

Play abilities for Sensational Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.