Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Position Title :   Occupational Therapist

Company :   Mrs. Myers’ Playroom, Inc.

Company Description :

Mrs. Myers' Playroom, Inc. provides a holistic approach to pediatric Speech, Feeding and Occupational Therapy.  We are a pediatric outpatient clinic and also provide school based therapy services.  We have been servicing the needs of children in the Southeastern Wisconsin area since 2013.

At The Playroom , we believe kids play to learn. Our pediatric therapists know that little bodies respond differently to learning through play. Our outstanding therapists, coupled with kindness and compassion, makes The Playroom the best choice for families!

Why The Playroom?

Culture – At The Playroom, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by teamwork; supporting uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the children and families we serve.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking therapists dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of giving a voice to the voiceless. If you want to work with a team that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to grow professionally, please apply today.

Job Description

Provides direct care in Occupational Therapy and performs other related duties to providing care to students within a school setting. Identifies, diagnoses, and treats students with a wide variety of disabilities. Participates in program planning, development and implementation. Participates in Quality Improvement. Counsels and instructs students / families, school professionals and medical professionals involved with the student's rehabilitative needs, monitors student progress, ensures that recommendations are followed. Maintains records according to established procedures.

• Current Occupational Therapy license with the State of Wisconsin. Current NBCOT license. Temporary licensure will be accepted for new graduates waiting to take the NBCOT exam. Temporary licensure requires monthly consultation under a licensed OTR. Employee must pass NBCOT exam within one year of hire or expiration of temporary license, whichever is sooner.
• Bachelor's Degree or greater in Occupational Therapy
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers throughAmerican Heart or American Red Cross is recommended but not required.
• One year clinical experience in the pediatric field of Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of pediatric and adolescent growth and development.
• Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills to effectively communicate with student, family and school professional staff in a team environment.
• The ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Job Type : Full and Part-time positions open

Salary : Starting annual salary $55,000 and up based on experience.

Benefits :

Schedule :

Work Location : In person, Racine Office and / or local schools.

Contact :   Mrs. Myers’ Playroom, 262-497-7270, x1103,  office@prtherapy123.com,

2335 S Green Bay Road, Racine, WI 53406.