Occupational Therapist

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Job description

Therapeutic Beginnings is a family centered private practice serving Thurston County and the surrounding communities, located in Lacey, WA. Our mission is to offer families a warm and supportive environment where they can learn about their child's developmental needs and how to nurture their child's capacity to succeed. Our aim is to help children reach their potential by treating the whole child using techniques learned from experience and directed by evidence-based practices.

Our work environment includes:
Family oriented and supportive space
Collaborative
Relaxed atmosphere
Flexible work hours
Growth opportunities
In office and out of office CEU opportunities
FUN! A kids play is their work!
Frequent staff appreciation and extra curricular activities
BONUSING OPPORTUNITIES

Job Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate kid-centric Occupational Therapist to join our family oriented team. An Occupational Therapist on our team will work with patients ages birth-18 years who may have motor, sensory, feeding and executive function concerns originating from a variety of etiologies. Your role will involve assessing, diagnosing, and treating these disorders to help improve patients' quality of life. The person who excels in this role is an exceptional communicator with families and their team. They also posses organizational abilities that allow for a high level of efficiency and the drive to take the initiative as a teammate.

Duties:

- Conduct assessments to evaluate patients' motor, sensory and feeding abilities

- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results

- Provide therapy sessions to address identified needs and challenges

- Collaborate with other team members or healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care

- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

- Educate patients and their families about strategies for improvement across all environments and assist with the development of Home Programs

- Maintain accurate documentation of patient evaluations, progress, and treatment plans

Qualifications:

- PhD or Master's degree from an accredited program

-National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy

- Valid state license or certification as a Occupational Therapist issued from Washington State Department of Health OR in progress of obtaining

- Experience working with pediatric populations is preferred

- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the willingness to learn and the willingness to teach

- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team- Collaboration is a core belie of our clinic

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications; Hourly compensation is awarded for all worked hours and not relegated to only patient contact time.

- Bonusing program; when a minimum of 70% billable patient contact (from preestablished baseline) is achieved bonusing structure will apply. Bonusing is tiered and more robust as billable time increases. Bonusing is in addition to (above and beyond) base compensation range.

- Ample documentation/administrative time is built into daily schedules

- Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance coverage

- 401K Retirement savings plan with Employer matching ; Additional Annual profit sharing component (variable and dependent on year end business success).

- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays

- CEU $'s available . CEU's also provided regularly during work hours (Paid)

- Relocation assistance ($)

If you are passionate about helping kids improve their lives while making a lasting positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications for consideration. All qualified individuals will be considered!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
Schedule:
10 hour shift
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
After school
Choose your own hours
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends

Application Question(s):
Please provide two primary considerations for you when considering a place of employment
Please provide a few details or interests about you that are different from your chosen career in occupational therapy.

Ability to Commute:
Lacey, WA 98503 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Lacey, WA 98503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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