Pediatric Occupational Therapist - School Based

Are you passionate about pediatric occupational therapy? Do you enjoy hands-on, functional work with children and families, and value interdisciplinary collaboration? Then this could be a great fit!

Our client, Easterseals Crossroads, is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Children’s Therapy Services team. At Easterseals Crossroads, you’ll join a supportive, interdisciplinary team committed to helping children achieve greater independence and quality of life. This role provides the opportunity to support children and families through high-quality occupational therapy services in clinic-based and early intervention (First Steps) settings, while working within a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Why Join Easterseals:

• 401k with company matching
• Flexible part-time or full-time schedule
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan
• Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Continued education credits

What You’ll Be Doing:
As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide evaluation and ongoing therapy services to pediatric consumers in clinic, school, and community-based settings. You will partner closely with families and other professionals to support each child’s development and independence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting evaluations; developing treatment diagnoses, goals, and plans
• Providing direct OT interventions
• Collaborating with families on home programming and transition planning
• Fabricating or recommending adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Managing a clinical caseload and maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Communicating with service coordinators and stakeholders
• Participating in multidisciplinary meetings, trainings, and professional development.

What They’re Looking For:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
• Active Indiana OT license through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
• Pediatric and developmental disabilities experience preferred
• Ability to travel between work locations as required.
• Strong knowledge of typical and atypical child development
• Ability to plan, adapt, and modify environments and materials
• Experience using evidence-based interventions
• Effective communication with children, families, and professionals
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Comfort working in active, hands-on therapy environments.

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