Occupational Therapist Department Manager: Pediatric Clinic

The Speech Pathology Group and Rehab Services of CT is a highly passionate and skilled multidisciplinary team seeking a dynamic, talented, and fun pediatric occupational therapist to join our SPGCT family as a department manager. In addition to OT, SPGCT offers families a broad scope of services including speech, ABA, physical, and aquatic therapy services!

Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience in the field and has experience in the pediatric clinic setting. Experience with initial evaluations (OTR) and has treatment experience in the following areas: fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, gross motor, activities of daily living, reflex integration, self-help, self-regulation, cognitive development. The OT department manager would be responsible for both Southbury, CT and Shelton, CT clinic support with a split role of administrative and some direct treatment. This role is to be filled as a full-time opening, however part-time applicants will be considered.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Individual evaluations, screenings, and assessments
• Planning and implementation of appropriate treatment sessions
• Developing and implementing goals, plans of care
• Parent education and training
• Timely completion of documentation and billing
• Effective communication skills with patients, parents and staff
• Strong organizational skills and creativity of session planning
• Flexibility to adapt to different environment and settings
• Attendance of department and OT staff meetings
• Ensuring child’s health and safety at all times
• Engaging in multi-collaboration opportunities with other related services
  
  

About Us: Created in 2012, SPGCT lives its mission…“Our mission is to provide unique, cutting edge, evidence-based therapeutic services across multiple disciplines with a focus on exceptional quality, care, and family support. We offer families a caring and supportive environment where they can learn about their loved one’s needs and how to nurture their loved one’s capacity to succeed. Our aim is to help individuals reach their potential by treating the whole person using techniques learned from experience and directed by evidence-based practices. Our philosophy centers on the idea that both children and adults learn about their environment and how to exist within their environment by engaging and interacting with their surroundings. We believe it is critical to make therapy fun and motivating while using a systematic approach. We strive to continually learn about and take pride in offering cutting-edge therapeutic approaches to our clients. We believe the clinic should be an educational resource to provide the community with support and access to rehabilitative services. “

We offer therapists opportunity to create and enjoy a fulfilling career with a stable, happy work environment. We value honesty and creativity and we respect the clients, therapists, partners and community we serve. When you walk into SPGCT you will be supported and encouraged every step of the way. We check your references, but we expect you to check ours as well. Please ask to speak with any of our current staff members. They can vouch for us! Check out our website at www.spg-ct.com for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
  
  

Work Location: In person