Occupational Therapist

Boyer Children's Clinic is currently seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist to join our team! Boyer provides medical, therapy, special education and family services to infants and young children with developmental delays, and their families. For more information, visit www.boyercc.org.

Occupational Therapists work with staff in all departments. They provide therapy support to a wide variety of children and their families, including children with autism, sensory processing differences, neuromuscular differences, challenges with feeding and other adaptive skills, and developmental delays. Occupational Therapists work collaboratively to support caregivers in learning strategies to promote development and increase their understanding of their child. The right person will be able to work collaboratively and earn trust quickly, while maintaining a focus on our overall mission.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Provide assessment and occupational therapy treatment for children, via telehealth, in client homes, community playgroups or other community sites. Perform case management and other administrative requirements.
• Provide adequate electronic medical records and documentation (e.g., IFSP) on assessment, progress, and program of each child in accordance with agency policy.
• Participate in staff conferences, meetings, and in-services.
• Coordinate services with other therapy and educational programs. This may mean having contact with involved medical or educational personnel within this facility and outside agencies.
• Provide training, care coordination, assistance with access, program planning, interagency coordination, and administrative functions to support Medicaid programs.
• Perform training related duties such as supporting in-service training presentations, keeping abreast of developments in the discipline, and collaborating with provider staff on best practices.

Education, Licenses, Qualifications and/or Certifications:

• Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Previous experience as an occupational therapist working with young children with varying developmental needs is desired.
• WA State Occupational Therapist license is required.
• Training or experience with sensory processing differences and how they impact behavior and development in children birth-to-three is desired.
• Training in neurodiversity affirming practices for children with autism and other neurodivergent characteristics is desired.
• N.D.T. training and experience in the handling of children with cerebral palsy and the treatment of neuromuscular and developmental problems is desirable.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification are required.
• Must possess valid Washington State Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and a reliable means of transportation.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, staff, co-workers, and physicians.
• Ability to instruct parents and other persons involved in the handling and management of children with varying and/or complex needs.
• Ability to pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check.

Benefits:

• We give you an exceptionally structured orientation with a ramp-up schedule to assist you.
• We offer a 37.5 hour workweek and other schedule flexibility.
• We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (if enrolled in a QHDHP health plan), Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance, 403(b) Plan (with discretionary match), .0462 hours of sick leave for every hour worked, 12 paid vacation days, three weeks’ paid program closures, 13 paid holidays, four paid Wellness Days, three days paid bereavement leave, and up to two weeks paid jury duty leave (unpaid leave beyond two weeks if needed), and monthly cell phone reimbursement.

Compensation:

$73,049 to $101,826 annually, depending on experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and navigate stairs; and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds (average three-year-old). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

We Make a Difference! Our work supports each of our children’s unique abilities, and helps our families become their child’s best advocate.

Please note, COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccination is strongly encouraged.

Boyer Children’s Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Boyer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.