Occupational Therapist Full-Time

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Occupational therapists (OT) will be expected to plan, evaluate, organize and conduct pediatric occupational therapy programs to facilitate growth in sensory-motor development. The OT will administer occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to determine a child’s level of function relative to age in such areas as fine/gross motor skill development, sensory motor integration, sensory modulation, self-care and activities of daily living. The OT will develop a treatment plan and monitor progress for each child on his/her caseload. The therapist is expected to maintain thorough, up-to-date treatment notes on each client, and develop appropriate home programs for clients when applicable. The OT is expected to facilitate developmental strategies for perceptual, motor and sensory improvement. This position requires independent clinical judgment, well- developed communication skills, and the ability to work well with coworkers and families of clients.

Graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy

An active license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Maryland

One or more years of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting is preferred. New graduates are also encouraged to apply. Proficiency in conducting evaluations in pediatric clinic-based settings. Required skills include planning, administering, scoring and interpreting tests related to development in both sensory processing and motor coordination. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.

Moderate physical effort, standing/walking, occasionally lifts supplies and/or equipment, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, manual dexterity and mobility.

Medical specialties: Pediatrics