Pediatric Occupational Therapist Asheville, NC

Pediatric Occupational Therapist job at Pediatric Advanced Therapy. Asheville, NC.

• Largest clinical therapy team in the Carolinas provides peer support and camaraderie
• Central clinic locations provide opportunity to meet and work with clinical leadership team, mentoring (if needed) and clinical growth
• Future career opportunities to treat in outpatient and school settings if desired
• Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees

• Assess and document pediatric patient's current functional status using clinical observations, caregiver report, standardized testing, occupational profile, strengths and participation challenges.
• Analyze information to address foundational deficits causing difficulties with skill development.
• Provide Occupational Therapy sessions through the use of current best practices.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers in the clinic and throughout the community while supporting the family’s daily routines.
• Maintain all documentation as dictated by county and state guidelines.
• Adhere to frequency, duration, and appropriate treatment guidelines.
• Address goals and provide treatment in a way that supports sensory‑motor, cognitive, psychological, self‑help, fine and gross motor skills, play, and behavioral development.
• Modify treatment goals as needed, on appropriate forms in a timely manner.
• Document family/caregiver involvement and training as indicated.
• Work collaboratively with a variety of professionals, age groups, cultures, families, and socioeconomic groups.
• Follow AOTA and other research‑based guidelines to evaluate and treat pediatric patients.

Education, Experience and

Certifications:

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required. NC license for Occupational Therapy required.

• Passionate about pediatrics.
• Desire to be an evidence‑based clinician.
• Enthusiasm about a child‑led approach using play and intrinsic motivation.
• Understanding of Ayres Sensory Integration, Floortime, SOS Feeding and ocular motor deficits.

• Employee should be able to transfer patients and perform treatments in the clinic.
• Employee should be knowledgeable in and exercise good body mechanics during patient treatment.
• Employee should be able to lift 30 lbs.

• Highly competitive salaried compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefit plan including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and voluntary benefits such as short‑term disability.
• Work/life balance and flexible schedules.
• 401k program.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to free continuing education and CEU’s.
• Professional collaboration across multiple disciplines.
• Comprehensive back‑end support – office team handles administrative tasks like intakes, scheduling, billing, credentialing and more.
• All the tools you need to do your job.
• Pay‑per‑visit: $43.00 – $50.00 per hour (based on experience).

Job Type: Full‑time;
Salary range: $55,000 – 70,000 (based on experience).

Schedule:

Monday to Friday.

Ability to Commute:
Asheville, NC 28806 (Required).

Ability to Relocate:
Asheville, NC 28806 – Relocate before starting work (Required).

Work Location:

In person.