Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Overview

RISE Pediatric Therapies is a growing organization that provides support to families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs, helping them to build on their child\'s strengths, and to enhance and promote the child\'s growth, development and learning skills in their natural environment.

We are seeking Pediatric Occupational Therapist to hire as independent contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, assessments, and ongoing therapy for children birth to three years of age.
• Work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary core team to provide screenings, assessments, planning, and ongoing services in collaboration with the child\'s family, medical providers and other community representatives.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, including Core Team meetings, one-on-one family sessions, and Individual Family Service Plan meetings.
• Deliver services in the child\'s natural environment (typically home, daycare, park, etc.) and in the context of the family\'s routines to ensure information is meaningful and directly relevant to supporting the child.
• Maintain a flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings or weekends as needed for service provision, and travel to attend meetings and training.
• Provide services in and around Phoenix and/or east valley cities as required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master\'s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• In-home and clinical setting occupational therapy experience required; pediatric experience is preferred.
• Completion of the AzEIP standards of practice for Early Interventionists within three years of start date; demonstrable knowledge of AzEIP Policies and Procedures and Team Based Model.
• Meet all prescribed professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as an Occupational Therapist, including applicable licensure.
• Candidates must pass background clearance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but not required.

Notes

Important Notes on Continuing Education: If employed as a licensed, registered, and certified professional Occupational Therapist, the practitioner shall complete the continuing education units required to maintain professional credentialing. Services are supported under contract with Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) participating agency.

RISE Early Intervention Offers Competitive Pay Depending On Experience.

How to Apply

If you meet the qualifications on this posting and are interested in joining an amazing team that contributes to making a difference, apply online and include your resume and a cover letter with your application.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods:

• Dedicated fax
• Dedicated email (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY)
• US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206 - Attn Human Resources
• Dedicated phone Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY)

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.