Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Therapy

About Kindering

Kindering, a not-for-profit neurodevelopmental center, has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962.
We are committed to creating and providing superior, individualized, family-centered services for children who are disabled, medically fragile, or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect.
Kindering is dedicated to maintaining a highly trained, licensed, and certified team of professionals.
Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special education, family counseling, a feeding team, childcare consultation, parenting education, and family resource coordination.

Here at Kindering, we are dedicated to our vision for equity 'I Belong', our work towards eradicating the systemic, racial, and oppressive barriers in society so that everyone can succeed.
We are a proud, equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community, and actively encourage people from marginalized backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and refugees.

Purpose

Provide occupational therapy to children with neurodevelopmental disorders and provide education on each child's therapy program to parents and other professionals involved in child's care.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:


Work with 3-11 year old pediatrics to provide occupational therapy services
Assess each child's functional motor skills/abilities/challenges; conduct formal evaluations of performance; design and implement treatment plan at Kindering; prepare progress reports; review medical reports; seek medical referral, consultation, and advice as necessary; and maintain accurate records of contact for each child
Educate family/care givers in therapeutic interventions; design and/or assist in developing and ordering adaptive equipment
Make referrals to appropriate community or Kindering programs, support groups, and other services
Assist in supervision of student therapists
Provide or support outreach, intensive informing, care planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services, consultation, resource development, interagency coordination, training, program planning, quality management, and administration to support Medicaid programs
Assess each child's functional motor skills/abilities/challenges; conduct formal evaluations of performance; design and implement treatment plan in Center, home, or community childcare as needed; prepare progress reports; review medical reports; seek medical referral, consultation, and advice as necessary; and maintain accurate records of contact for each child
Evaluate home, daycare, or school situation through site visits if indicated; educate family/care givers in therapeutic interventions; design and/or assist in developing and ordering adaptive equipment
Participate in the development of each child's total program as part of the interdisciplinary team
Coordinate enrollment/transitions into appropriate community or Kindering Center programs, support groups, and other services; coordinate case management meetings with community agencies

Required Education & Experience

B.S.
degree in Occupational Therapy; master's degree preferred
Valid Washington State professional license
Looking for additional language proficiency with Spanish preferred
Training in neurodevelopmental treatment techniques preferred
Experience working with young children who have neuromuscular and developmental disorders, or a professional commitment to develop proficiency in this specialty
Experience and comfort with interacting with diverse populations
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to demonstrate dependability and punctuality

Minimum Prerequisites

Pass the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) criminal history and background check, as well as the FBI fingerprint check
Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies
Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Access
Maintain valid unexpired proof of identity during employment
Possess the physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result
Provide proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines, or submit a titer test result demonstrating immunity
• Note:
Kindering requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and MMR or apply for and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption