Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Dept of Health and Human Services

Burke County, NC, United States
Recruitment range: $66,696.00 – $110,049.00 py
On-site
Early intervention practices
Family-centered practices
Caregiver coaching
The Dept of Health and Human Services is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join their interdisciplinary team at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Burke County, NC. The role involves providing early intervention services to children with disabilities, conducting assessments, and coaching families, all while adhering to evidence-based practices

Job Summary

  • The Occupational Therapist participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals providing early intervention and family support services to children birth through eight with or at risk for disabilities and their families.
  • The Occupational Therapist has specific responsibility for providing occupational therapy assessments and evaluations for children, providing occupational therapy to enrolled children using current evidence-based early intervention practices.
  • The Family, Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP) is a community-based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, promoting optimal health and development of young children.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Dept of Health and Human Services is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join their interdisciplinary team at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Burke County, NC. The role involves providing early intervention services to children with disabilities, conducting assessments, and coaching families, all while adhering to evidence-based practices.

Salary

Recruitment Range: $66,696.00 – $110,049.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • early intervention practices
  • family-centered practices
  • caregiver coaching
  • child development birth through five
  • infant and toddler feeding disorders
  • sensory processing disorder

Nice-to-have

  • research and program evaluation
  • community resource development
  • interdisciplinary team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in North Carolina
  • Experience and/or training in evaluating children and families
  • Experience and/or training in developing community resources
  • Experience and/or training in research and/or model development
  • Understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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