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Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Laughing Giraffe Therapy

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Laughing Giraffe Therapy is looking for a full-time occupational therapist. The position may include school-based therapy opportunities as well as clinic work. At Laughing Giraffe, we focus on working with children with various neurological diagnoses such as Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and others. We are a strong, connected team of therapists who enjoy working together. We highly value connection, relationship, creativity and play. Please look at our website (www.laughinggiraffetherapy.com) and Yelp reviews to get a sense of the flavor of our therapy. Our therapists have a wide range of training and approaches, including traditional Sensory Integration, DIR/Floortime, Integrated Listening System, Juila Harper's HOPE Protocols, Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration, Rhythmic Movement Training, Brain Gym, Bal-A-Vis-X, SOS Approach to Feeding, Astronaut Training, HANDLE Approach, Brazelton Touchpoints Approach, Wilbarger Therapressure Protocol, and Therapeutic Yoga. Benefits include a competitive compensation package and on-going professional support. Responsibilities: • Evaluating a patient's functional status • Establishing treatment goals • Planning treatment • Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment • Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel • Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers • Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral • Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences • Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment Qualifications: • 2 years of experience providing occupational therapy to children is PREFERRED, but we are willing to mentor a therapist with less experience who shows exceptional skills and fits well with our therapy model. • We are a relationship-based clinic. Playfulness and the ability to connect and engage are a must. • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Master’s program. • Current California state licensure. Compensation: $50 - $90 hourly

    • Evaluating a patient's functional status • Establishing treatment goals • Planning treatment • Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment • Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel • Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers • Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral • Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences • Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment