Bilingual Occupational Therapist

ABOUT US:

Synaptic Pediatric Therapies offers pediatric speech and occupational therapy throughout the Dallas-Forth Worth area. We have a total of 9 clinics and growing We are built upon family values and genuine compassionate bonds between our patients and our therapists. We are driven by the children and families we get to serve in our community.
We strive to provide the best and most genuine service, and for that same reason, we look for genuine, passionate, and caring staff to join the team. We are determined to achieve the goals set for our patient’s success with their development and their place in the world

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a full-time bilingual (Spanish) Occupational Therapist in our Garland location.

GENERAL RESPONSABILITIES:

• Evaluate and treat children and young adults with acute and chronic occupational therapy needs, considering all client factors, performance skills, performance patterns, and contexts/environments.
  
• Work with children and young adults with a variety of diagnoses and needs, including but not limited to neurological, neuromuscular, developmental delay, pervasive disorders, mental health disorders/needs, cognitive impairments, and orthopedic injuries) to promote and or restore function.
  
• Create a plan of care to achieve written short-term and long-term goals to facilitate increased participation and independence with meaningful daily occupations, including activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, and social participation.
  
• Collect data and document response to intervention, including collecting data, preparing charts, recording clinical progress notes, and performing other supporting duties.
  
• Supervise Occupational Therapy interns, if applicable.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Enjoy working with children or young adults and their families
• Current Texas State Licenses in Occupational Therapy
  
• Education level: Masters
  
• Experience working with children with a variety of communication disorders (including apraxia, phonological disorders, autism, and other developmental differences) is preferred
  
• Experience in Pediatrics Preferred: Children who have developmental delays and difficulties functioning in one or more areas of their lives. Facilitating performance of coordinated motor skills and/or use of the hands, as well as promoting skills for listening and following directions, self-regulation, social play, dressing, and grooming.

SCHEDULE:

Clinics operate from Monday to Friday. 9 AM to 6:30 PM. Monday to Thursday for scheduled appointments and Friday for make-up appointments as needed.

COMPENSATION:

Pay per unit. An average full-time OT makes $45,000 to $65,000 per year. Biweekly Pay.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Major holidays off
• 25 days off bank
• PTO Program (average of 12-18 paid days per calendar year)
• CEU Program
• Access to ongoing support and development
• Access to therapy material budget
  
• Private room to complete therapy
• Access to OT gym
• Flexibility - You are welcome to take a break or leave the office to run errands in between patients
• Notes due weekly instead of daily
• Be part of a dynamic culture dedicated to supporting & empowering our therapists.

This is an immediate opening Please apply today