Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Part-Time, Full-Time (Kenmore, Washington)

Us

At Northshore Pediatric Therapy, our mission is to provide effective, evidence-based, and compassionate clinical services to our pediatric clients and their families.

We are a small (but growing) private practice located in beautiful Kenmore, Washington. Our clinic currently provides both in-person and telehealth services to support the unique needs of the families we work with. At Northshore, diversity and empathy are top-of-mind in all that we do. Members of the Northshore team are lifelong learners with the drive to keep finding ways to better support the families we serve.

What sets us apart?

• A work environment that prioritizes work-life balance

• A collaborative and positive company culture

• Flexible scheduling and service delivery options

• Opportunities for you to shape the growth of our practice

The Opportunity

We are in search of a dedicated occupational therapist to join our growing practice.

Benefits and Compensation

• $40.00 - $55.00 per hour DOE

• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy (for all team members)

• plus PTO from December 24th - January 1st

• Health insurance available for full-time team members

• Continuing education (CEU) stipend, licensing and materials budget

• Option to work up to full-time, if desired

You

As a member of our team, you have the following education, certification, and licensure:

• Master’s or doctorate degree in occupational therapy

• Current Washington state licensure, in good standing, to practice occupational therapy

• Demonstrates proficiency in occupational therapy modalities required to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our pediatric client base

You also have the following experience, skills, and knowledge:

• Knowledge of child development, with a focus on development of functional skills as relevant to the scope of practice for occupational therapy

• Experience working with children who have challenges related to neurodevelopmental disorders and/or complex medical needs

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members at Northshore and in the community

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivation and confidence to work semi-independently - We have a wonderful OT already with us who is ready to support you. We also encourage everyone on the team to spread their wings and develop their own clinical voice!

Brownie points for:

• Experience working in an outpatient setting

• Experience in pediatric feeding therapy and/or interest in developing this skill set

What You'll Do

• Provide patient- and family-centered clinical services

• Provide evidence-based clinical support in accordance with the standards set by American Occupational Therapy Association, Washington State, and Northshore Pediatric Therapy.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and conduct ongoing assessments of pediatric clients’ functional abilities, including physical, emotional, cognitive and sensory factors as relevant to an OT’s scope of practice

• Determine the necessity of skilled occupational therapy intervention for feeding and other activities of daily living

• Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that caters to the needs of the individual child/client in terms of feeding and other activities of daily living.

• Complete relevant paperwork such as (but not limited to) evaluation reports, plans of care, progress notes, daily treatment notes, and discharge reports

• Educate and communicate with clients, family members, and other care personnel regarding the individualized treatment plan for the child

• Routinely provide feedback as appropriate to the child, their family member(s) and relevant team members regarding progression, goal achievement and discharge plans

• Actively contribute to the development of our practice’s occupational therapy services by reviewing best practices and providing guidance in the form of in-services and other educational trainings

• Work collaboratively with professionals within and beyond our practice, such as teachers and other clinical service providers

• Make referrals to other providers and community resources as appropriate for each child

To apply, please submit your resume through Indeed (here), or email (admin@northshorepediatric.com)

We’re excited to hear from you!