Fusion Therapy Center: Travel Occupational Therapist (Pediatric Outpatient Clinic)
2 months ago
Bentonville
Job DescriptionDescription: We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Occupational Therapist to join our growing team at Fusion Therapy Center in a hybrid travel role. This therapist will provide care to children at partner daycares, preschools, and schools in the mornings, and treat patients in our pediatric outpatient clinic in the afternoons. This unique position combines the flexibility of fieldwork with the resources and collaboration of a top-tier clinic setting. As part of your total compensation package, we are offering a competitive SIGN-ON BONUS. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about pediatric care, values teamwork and communication, and thrives in dynamic environments that make a lasting difference for families. Our mission: To empower families and enhance the lives of children through holistic, evidence-based therapy services. Why Join Our Team? At Fusion Therapy Center, we believe in rewarding your time, dedication, and clinical excellence. We offer a compensation structure that values your contributions, supports your autonomy, and provides genuine opportunities for professional growth. What our staff say: “This is literally the best place I have ever worked. I no longer feel the immense burnout I used to feel at other places of employment. The management team is incredible—encouraging, understanding, and always working to help find solutions to whatever problem you are facing. I love this company and I love our team!” Employment Structure You’ll be hired as a W-2 employee, meaning payroll taxes and benefits are handled by us. Compensation is based on billable hours, allowing for transparency and flexibility while rewarding productivity and excellence in care. Typical Schedule • Morning (AM): Travel to assigned partner daycares, preschools, or schools to provide on-site pediatric therapy., • Afternoon (PM): Return to the clinic to treat outpatients, complete documentation, and collaborate with your therapy team. Travel locations are coordinated to minimize drive time and maximize treatment opportunities. Travel time between scheduled locations is included in your workday. Benefits • Competitive pay based on billable hours, • Daily travel stiped for travel to off-site locations, • Flexible work schedule, • Continuing education (CEUs) covered, based on hours worked, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Supportive, collaborative work environment with mentorship opportunities for new graduates, • Highly Competitive Hourly Pay: $51–$57 per billable hour, • Evaluation & Re-Evaluation Bonuses, • Administrative Pay: Paid admin time during patient cancellations to protect productivity, • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer-supported retirement savings, • Flexible scheduling for travel and clinic hours, • Supportive Patient Services team to help coordinate care, • CEU reimbursement based on hours worked, • Mentorship for new graduates: 90-day onboarding with experienced clinicians, • Evaluate clients to determine eligibility for occupational therapy services, • Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child’s needs and goals, • Provide therapy in partner childcare settings (daycares, preschools, schools) and in the clinic, • Collaborate with teachers, caregivers, and clinic staff to ensure carryover and continuity of care, • Educate families and staff on home or classroom strategies and adaptive equipment, • Document patient progress and treatment in accordance with clinic policies and deadlines, • Communicate consistently with the care team and maintain coordination between off-site and clinic services, • Proven experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, • Strong communication and collaboration skills with educators, caregivers, and families, • Knowledge of OT principles, early childhood development, and sensory integration, • Comfort and professionalism working in community and school-based environments, • Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills, • Valid OT license (or anticipated licensure date), • Graduate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy Requirements: Responsibilities: • Evaluate clients to assess their eligibility for occupational therapy services, • Develop and adapt individualized treatment plans tailored to the client’s unique needs and goals, • Implement interventions designed to maximize gross motor skills, functional mobility, and independence, • Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks, breaking activities into manageable components, • Recommend and train clients in the use of adaptive equipment as necessary, • Educate family members and caregivers on exercises, techniques, and care strategies, • Document patient progress and treatment plans in accordance with clinic policies and deadlines, • Proven experience as an Occupational Therapist (or completion of clinical experience), • Strong critical thinking skills with a flexible, growth-oriented mindset, • In-depth knowledge of OT principles and practices, • Familiarity with occupational therapy assessments and Medicaid guidelines, • Ability to work with diverse patient personalities and care needs, • Continuous drive to learn and stay current with new treatment practices, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Valid OT license - or anticipated licensure date, • Graduate degree or higher in occupational therapy