Is it your DREAM to provide the highest quality pediatric OT services in an ideal sensory integration clinic with a fun loving team, and have the FREEDOM of a balanced FUN LIFE to treat children the way you know will help them the most?
If you answered YES, then you’ve found the right place! We are so excited about the new renovations in our state of the art facility and to have an IMMEDIATE OPENING for an OT. We are excited to help more kids!
Why should you begin a career with Envision Hope? . . .
· You get to be your best self with mentoring, unlimited continuing ed and staff retreats for personal growth and success
· Fully equipped sensory gym for effective sensory integration treatment with OT aides to help setup, clean up and prep.
· Work/Life balance with no paperwork to take home, leave on time, 4 or 5 day work week, high flexibility with vacations and time-off
· Conveniently located in Frisco, Texas
Additional Perks of a career with Envision Hope…
· Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package
· Sign-on bonus
· Weekly bonus program for meeting targets and contributing to company growth
· Starbucks fairy
· Generous craft & toy supply budget
· Fun and child friendly environment
We are looking for a passionate, committed and client-focused Occupational Therapist to facilitate the development and improve the independence of children with a variety of diagnosis and needs. You will work confidently in a fast-paced clinic with a flexible, team-oriented attitude. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skills with clients, families, and fellow therapists. Potential for a salaried position depending on dedication to profession and our practice, work ethic, skill level, dependability, flexibility, and leadership abilities.
You might be the right if you are someone who…
· Has a positive attitude, an easy laugh, open to feedback and learning new skills
· Is hardworking, trustworthy, health-oriented, creative, enjoys having FUN and is patient with self and others.
· Is a team player and takes initiative to help in situations
· Is able to be flexible and think on your feet in a fast-paced environment
· Enjoys bringing hope to struggling families and working with sensory kids the most!
· Is detail-oriented and efficient, with excellent problem-solving skills
· Consistently figures out how to produce the desired outcome, even if it involves researching and learning new skills.
· Has the ability to build therapeutic relationships and able to self-regulate in order to provide the energy level the child needs (eg. calm vs energetic)
· Desires to have a long-term work family and work home in a warm supportive environment
In the position, you will:
- Evaluate new patients
- Provide occupational therapy services to children birth through 21 in a sensory gym using the therapeutic approaches that best meet the child’s unique needs
- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment plan for each client
- Design and monitor effective home programs, sensory diets, and recommendations for school, as needed, that meet the child’s needs and family’s capacity for follow-through
- Collaborate with parents to set functional goals
- Provide ongoing guidance, support, and education to parents, in person and virtually
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
- Collect data and document processes followed
- Participate in team meetings and workshops
- Participate in program development
Being successful in this position will involve:
· Listening to parents and making them feel heard, as they often have a lot to say.
· Evaluating clients thoroughly to uncover the root of their challenges, even when traditional diagnoses and labels don’t apply.
· Communicating gently and frequently with family members about their child’s progress, using language they can understand.
· Educating parents about what has been happening with their child, the intended course of action, what to expect, and what they should do.
· Administering, modifying, measuring, documenting treatment techniques that are appropriate, valid, gradable, and effective.
Preferred qualifications….
- Proven working experience as pediatric occupational therapist preferred
- Experience in sensory integration, primitive reflexes, Autism, ADHD, SPD and specialty certifications in Ayres Sensory Integration, Floortime, Reflex Integration, and feeding (SOS), New grads welcome, we have a strong mentoring program.
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
- Familiarity with evaluation tools ( e.g. BOT2, PDMS-2, etc.)
- Ability to manage pediatric clients of different ages and diagnosis
- Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy
- BS degree or greater in occupational therapy
Additional Perks of a career with Envision Hope…
· Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package
· Sign-on bonus
· Weekly bonus program for meeting targets and contributing to company growth
· Starbucks fairy
· Generous craft & toy supply budget
· Fun and child friendly environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Role characteristics:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person