Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing direct assessment and treatment of individuals aged 2-22 years old. OTs ensure a full spectrum of care from evaluations, treatment, supervision of COTAs, and multidisciplinary collaboration with teachers, SLPs, behavioral specialists, and families. Administers a variety of evaluations tests.
Key Responsibilities:
• Performs evaluation procedures to determine clients’ performance capacities and deficits.
• Assesses client’s interests, goals, including interpersonal and social attitudes and behaviors.
• Analyzes evaluation test results to establish realistic treatment goals, predict anticipated level of function, and time to achieve it.
• Plans and develops sequential treatment programs; assesses client’s progress; communicates test results and measurements.
• Develops and modifies initial and subsequent treatment programs consistent with the changing needs of the patient.
• Provides clinical treatment sessions for clients.
• Participate in program meetings.
• Maintain client and case confidentiality at all times.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The Occupational Therapy Clinic at Villa Esperanza Services specializes in working with children who have moderate to severe developmental disabilities, including autism, dual diagnoses, behavioral challenges, and mental health concerns. The clinic provides school-based clients, early intervention clients, private pay/insurance clients, and consultation-based services. Our team has a broad educational background, including DIR-Floortime certifications, and strong neurodevelopmental, biomechanical, and psychological foundations. Opportunities for DIR-Floortime training and certification are available to incoming staff.

COMPENSATION: Starting at $48.00 - $52.00/hour, DOE

SCHEDULE: Schedule: Monday – Friday, 32 hours per week (more hours as caseload allows)

WORK LOCATION: On-site; School.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Master’s level education from an accredited college or university.
• Current license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registration through the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Experience working in a variety of settings including school and clinic, and working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Training in sensory integration techniques and experience working collaboratively with school staff are desirable.
• Must have working knowledge of Guidelines Code of Ethics; OT Standards of Practice, Practice Act, along with appropriate treatment implementation.
• Satisfactorily pass a background fingerprinting clearance from DOJ/FBI Community Care Licensing/Dept. of Social Services.
• Satisfactorily complete a physical & TB screening.
• CPR and First Aid training (available after hire)