Occupational Therapist

Job Description

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.

• 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.
• Providing center-based occupational therapy for children with autism.
• 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.

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

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

Job Type: Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

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

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

• Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (Required)

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

In person

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