What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Occupational Therapist position at TLC?
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Occupational Therapist to join the TLC Pediatric Therapy team. As Principal OT, you will collaborate with our care team, patients / families, and TLC senior leadership to deliver high-quality, patient—and family-centered therapeutic care.
ABOUT THE POSITION :
This position works with both TLC Team Members, and interdisciplinary teams of outside professionals including teachers, doctors, audiologists, psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. In addition, it will also be important for the individual in this position to be insightful, decisive, and confident, and possess effective interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills across all levels of the organization.
ABOUT US :
TLC Pediatric Therapy is a work of heart, built to last, and a place to grow. Since 2002, TLC Pediatric Therapy has been a cornerstone of LA County, championing equality and excellence in healthcare and education. We are dedicated to supporting all families and their children during the most developmentally critical years, from birth to age five.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :
A passion for the profession of Occupational Therapy, specific to pediatrics
Demonstrated knowledge of OT pediatric intervention approaches
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to all colleagues, supervisors, and leadership across the organization
A passion for family-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE :
Coaching team members to achieve success within their designated clinical specialty areas
Guiding occupational therapists and senior occupational therapists on complex cases
Providing in-depth coaching and training to parents and caregivers
Leading the development of new clinical approaches
SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS NEEDED :
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement
A Master’s Degree from an accredited school of occupational therapy or proof of equivalency
Five (5) years of experience as an occupational therapist
Must possess a current valid California Occupational Therapist license at the time of hire and maintain it as a condition of continued employment
Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance may be required
Possession of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate by date of hire. Once obtained, it is a condition of continued employment
Company Description
TLC PEDIATRIC THERAPY has been an integral part of Los Angeles for over 20 years, and continues to prioritize community projects, task force participation, and policy development with numerous change maker organizations such as First 5 LA. The founder and CEO understands sustainable and long term goals, and her work in leading diverse groups of medical professionals, informing long term policy goals in Los Angeles, and developing models of care, continue to inform the direction of the organization across past, present, and future. “Our values keep us dedicated to using scale for good : good for our pediatric patients, good for our families, good for our highly valued Team Members, good for our community, and good for the planet” CEO, Kyra Griffith.
TLC PEDIATRIC THERAPY is proud of the physical environments which continue to evolve, in order to deliver both current and modern patient care approaches and techniques. The physical spaces at TLC Pediatric Therapy are professionally designed, modern and nature inspired - and based on feedback and observations of how providers best work and move through the treatment areas with patients and families.
