Occupational Therapist

Serve as a member of the Pediatric Services team and evaluate pediatric clients referred for Occupational Therapy services using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments.

• Develop individual treatment goals, objectives and plans based upon the initial evaluation, and update plans as needed.
• Develop home and school programs and train family members and school personnel to assist children with practicing assigned therapeutic activities as appropriate.
• Instruct clients, family members and school personnel in the proper and safe usage of adaptive equipment.
• Evaluate and treat pediatric clients in various natural environments and settings including family’s home, community, schools, and Easter Seals’ clinics.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum educational requirement is a diploma from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• One (1) year of paid experience as a staff level Occupational Therapist is preferred.
• Experience in the evaluation and treatment of infants, toddlers, and/or young children is preferred but not necessary.

 Licenses/Certificates:

• Registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of California.
• Position requires possession of current certificates in Adult CPR with AED and Infant/Child CPR from an approved provider.
• Position requires possession of a current certificate in Basic First Aid from an approved provider.
• Position requires possession of a current valid California driver's license, proof of insurance and a driving record that meets the standards of the agency.
• Position requires a current fingerprint clearance and background check through Department of Justice and FBI.
• Position requires pre-placement and back assessment.
• Position requires proof of negative TB test within the past twelve (12) months.