Occupational Therapists- Pediatric Clinic (ATL, GA)
Atlanta Pediatric Therapy (APT), is one of the largest pediatric therapy, for profit companies in the metro Atlanta area. APT is looking for quality oriented and compassionate Occupational Therapists to work in a multi-setting, pediatric environment: Outpatient Clinic, Teletherapy, and Early Intervention/Home Therapy.
APT’s opportunities are unique because we have four different settings to offer our therapists located in the greater Atlanta region, all under ONE banner. We have a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team of therapists and other health professionals at our outpatient pediatric clinic located in the Atlanta Metro Area. Our oldest division, Early Intervention/Home Therapy, has been providing therapy services in the natural environment since 2002. APT provides multi-disciplinary services, at the child’s natural environment, throughout the Atlanta Metro area. Therapists have the flexibility to set their schedule working in this setting.
If you are a therapist who: enjoys working with children, wants access to flexible schedules, wants a Full-Time or Part-Time or PRN position in any or all of the above setting(s), and/or wants the option of treating in a pediatric multi-setting environment, Atlanta Pediatric Therapy is the perfect fit for you!
Assignment Details:
- Ability to work in clinic 30 hours per week
- focus on recommendations for diet changes, exercise programs, activity modifications, stress management techniques, and sleeping positions.
- treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, helping these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
- help children gain independence while also strengthening the development of fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, and visual motor skills that children need to function and socialize
- Observe children from a holistic perspective, determining where delays or limitations are coming from, especially in the areas of fine motor skills, cognitive skills, social development, and establishing self-care routines.
- Documents and communicates (to the parents as well as in reports, daily notes and in evaluations) observations regarding the patient’s progress, lack of progress, goals, etc.
- This setting involves working with students with a wide variety of disabilities, both in type and severity. Treatment typically takes place weekly in a special clinic that is set up to address building underlying skills in a playful way.
Qualifications:
- Have a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of occupational therapy
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse population.
- Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
- Be committed to their own learning.
- Have excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.
- Have a passion for underserved children
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards
Benefits:
- A program that includes reimbursements for association memberships, continuing education, professional development and/or materials
- A credentialing team to locate all labs and certifications
- Exclusive access to a network of Lead OTs and therapists across the country for guidance and mentorship
- Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Generous 401k match