Occupational Therapist - Arlington, VA

Calling All Pediatric Miracle Workers!

Are you a glimmer of hope for children facing functional challenges? Are you ready to unleash your superhero powers as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Arlington, VA?

If you’re looking to combine your passion for therapy with the power of play,
Skills on the Hill has the perfect role for you! We are a pediatric therapy practice with locations in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA that specializes in supporting and empowering children and families to climb to their fullest potential.

We are seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to work in our pediatric therapy clinic located in Arlington, VA.

• Healing Headquarters: Join a team that transforms obstacles into opportunities for our youngest heroes.
• Innovation Hub: Explore cutting-edge therapies and technologies in our playground of possibilities.
• Super Sidekicks: Collaborate with a league of extraordinary therapists who share your passion and dedication, supported by an admin team that lets you focus on clinical care.
• Heroic Support: Receive the training and resources you need to conquer every challenge.

Qualifications:

• Masterful Degree: A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution, advanced experience a plus but not required.
• License to Heal: VA licensure (or eligibility) to practice your heroic craft. Please note that DC license is also needed or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience: Experience in pediatric occupational therapy is heroic. We are seeking heroes with at least 2 years experience due to limited supervision and mentoring.
• Value Alignment: Collaboration, inclusivity, lifelong learning, accountability, credibility, and adaptability is what we live and work by.
• Availability to Work with Our Squad: A minimum of 4 hours is required and can be done mornings or afternoons.
• Availability to Work with Our Squad: A minimum of 12–20 hours a week is preferred for an hourly clinician BUT we are also looking for individuals seeking a full-time position. Full time is composed of 30–40 hours a week in 5-hour “blocks.”

Responsibilities:

• Provide client-based treatment.
• Provide ongoing parent/family/teacher education
• Plan and adjust individual treatment programs based on client needs.
• Administer pediatric standardized assessments.

Duties require:

• Extensive standing and walking.
• Lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Skills:

• Experience with utilizing and promoting developmentally appropriate skills in areas of fine/visual motor, feeding, self-help, social-emotional development, and sensory processing and self regulation.
• Ability to engage children in activities to reduce behaviors that may interfere with learning and cognitive functioning.
• Knowledgeable of evidence-based practices found to benefit children
• Experience and ability to work independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and organizational priorities.
• Strengths with demonstrating good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Clinician should demonstrate good working knowledge in all applicable computer programs (Microsoft Office) and use of iPad.

Experience with the following diagnoses/areas is a plus (not required):

• Feeding difficulties / oral motor delays
• Sensory processing and motor planning difficulties
• Global developmental delays
• Neuromuscular impairments
• Genetic disorders
• Learning disabilities
• Autism
• ADHD & self-regulation challenges
• Executive functioning weaknesses
• Visual motor and perceptual deficits
• Cerebral Palsy
• Down Syndrome

Benefits:

• Well-stocked and organized clinic with sensory equipment, games, and therapeutic supplies.
• Access to clinical resources, available online and in office
• Flexible schedule and autonomy.
• Scheduling handled by admin team so you can concentrate on your patients
• Waiting list of children ready for immediate scheduling.
• Opportunities for future growth and additional work.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Employer-paid professional liability insurance.