Occupational Therapist (ESIT) 0-3
28 days ago
Spokane
Job DescriptionSalary: $68,600.00 - $103,800.00 (Full Time) Interviews will begin AFTER 09/02/2025 We are hiring two (2) positions. One for ESIT (0-3) and one for JumpStart (3-5) Job Summary This position works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide direct child development care which includes sensorimotor, education, recreational and social activities designed to the children and build on their physical and or mental functioning. The Occupational Therapist team member focuses on improving the childs ability to perform activities of daily living. This position teaches skills and techniques and well as educates families, carries out and maintains plan of care and collaborated within the team and with other support options within Joya. Duties and Responsibilities: • Use a play based approach to provide engaging, individualized, occupational therapy for children, ages birth to three in a variety of settings (e.g. home, daycare, clinic, community)., • Engage families and caregivers as full participants in the childs therapy program., • Use currently accepted, best practice treatment methods and clinical guidelines appropriate for infants and toddlers., • Utilize standardized assessment tools to evaluate children with developmental concerns and make appropriate recommendations., • Complete accurate electronic documentation., • Oversee and mentor volunteers, interns and assistants., • Communicate, collaborate and consult with other medical professionals., • Partner with families, caregivers and Family Resources Coordinators to design, modify, implement and monitor an Individualized Family Service Plan for each child., • Construct or adapt equipment as needed to facilitate independent play and self-help skills., • Develop and run small group sensory and/or motor activities within a classroom setting., • Provide in-home services, sessions and consultations., • Attend staff meetings, team meetings, staffing, in-service, and other meetings as needed., • Maintain a clean and safe environment for children., • Participate in ongoing professional training with an emphasis on working with young children., • Participate in integrative and collaborative practice to promote high quality outcomes., • Perform other related duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility: • Cultivate a positive, supportive and responsive interactions while encouraging independence., • Exhibits compassion and administer care while incorporating the individual and cultural differences of families., • Act in a respectful manner toward each person regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, social or economic status, sexual orientation, health condition or disability., • Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment effectively., • Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate and lead a team of colleagues. Demonstrating skills of self management, active listening, and relationship management., • Strong, verbal, written and listening communication skills to interact effectively., • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information., • Understanding of and ability to resolve conflict., • Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA requirements/regulations., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Education, Certifications and Position Requirements: • Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, or a Bachelors degree with a National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy., • Current Washington State Occupational Therapy license and the ability to maintain the license., • One to two years experience working with preschool children with developmental disabilities or delays desired., • Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance., • Food Handlers Permit (training may be provided)., • Bloodborne Pathogens Training (will be provided)., • Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds regularly. Ability to navigate client sites patient care areas on a regular basis., • Ability to bend, twist, stoop on a regular basis., • Indoors, sedentary up to 7 hours/day sitting or standing and up to 4 hours/day keyboarding.