Job Description
Grow Pediatric Therapy, a therapist-owned pediatric occupational therapy clinic, is looking for a capable and enthusiastic licensed Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR / L) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Eugene, Oregon.
Our dandelion logo symbolizes limitless opportunity and possibility, which we believe every child deserves. Our mission is to equip children and their families with the skills they need to engage in meaningful occupations, or things they want, have, and need to do to live their most fulfilling and successful lives.
As a therapist-owned practice, we value and respect everyone's right to engage in meaningful occupations, and we offer a wide variety of unique treatment settings, flexible scheduling, and the ability to create a work / life balance that works for you. Our therapists are willing and able to meet families where they need us the most whether that is in the clinic, home, or community. Therapists get to focus on their patients and families while our administration team handles all billing, scheduling, and other administrative duties.
If you are looking for fulfilling work in a supportive facility and are eager to provide the highest quality of care to impact the lives of children, you are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties
- Helping children learn life skills is vital to grow into self-sufficient, independent adults
- Provide evidence-based interventions to address cognitive, sensory, social, self-care, fine motor, and gross motor skills
- Promote optimal function and engagement in daily living activities, play, and educational opportunities
- Treatment planning, administration, and evaluation
- Form close relationships with patients and families to contribute to a holistic, person-centered view of care
- Complete paperwork promptly and collect data on patients to track progress
Supportive Duties
Build self-esteem and confidence in patientsCommunicate effectively between supervisors, parents, and co-workersIncorporating play into services to reduce anxiety and motivate patientsCollaborate with children, families, educators, and other health professionalsWork within independent and group therapy sessionsMinimum Qualifications
Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational TherapyOR Degree from an Associate’s Occupational Therapy ProgramOregon State OT licenseExcellent verbal and communication skillsExtensive knowledge in sensory and developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, other learning disabilities, and genetic disordersCompassionate and caring attitude toward carePreferred Qualifications
Experience working with low-income familiesDual language proficiencyAbility to work with a diverse populationAbility to enroll in continuing education programsCreative, innovative approach to each patient’s individual needsProficiency in Google programs (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.)Job Types : Full-time, Part-time
Benefits :
Continuing education creditsHealth insuranceLicense reimbursementPaid time offProfessional development assistanceRelocation assistanceRetirement planAbility to Commute :
Eugene, OR 97401 (Preferred)Ability to Relocate :
Eugene, OR 97401 : Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location : In person