Occupational Therapist / COTA (Per Diem)

The Speech Pathology Group & Rehab Services of CT is seeking a highly passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for PER DIEM COVERING Shifts at our SHELTON and SOUTHBURY, CT Clinic locations!

The SPGCT therapy team is passionate about what we do both in the clinic and in the community to fulfill our mission of “creating a place where families receive high quality care, feel supported and are important.” Our ideal candidate will have at least 1 year experience in the field and has experience in the pediatric clinic setting (fine motor, visual motor, sensory processing, gross motor, activities of daily living, reflex integration, self-help, self-regulation, cognitive development).

Occupational Therapist / COTA responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementation of appropriate treatment sessions
• Developing and implementing goals, plans of care
• Parent education and training
• Timely completion of documentation and billing
• Effective communication skills with patients, parents and staff
• Strong organizational skills and creativity of session planning
• Flexibility to adapt to different environment and settings
• Attendance of department and OT staff meetings
• Always ensuring child’s health and safety
• Engaging in multi-collaboration opportunities with other related services

Location: Southbury / Shelton, CT Clinic

Job Type: Per Diem

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 12 per week, as needed

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In-person Shelton or Southbury

About Us: Created in 2012, SPGCT lives its mission “Our mission is to provide unique, cutting edge, evidence-based therapeutic services across multiple disciplines with a focus on exceptional quality, care, and family support. We offer families a caring and supportive environment where they can learn about their loved one’s needs and how to nurture their loved one’s capacity to succeed. Our aim is to help individuals reach their potential by treating the whole person using techniques learned from experience and directed by evidence-based practices. Our philosophy centers on the idea that both children and adults learn about their environment and how to exist within their environment by engaging and interacting with their surroundings. We believe it is critical to make therapy fun and motivating while using a systematic approach. We strive to continually learn about and take pride in offering cutting-edge therapeutic approaches to our clients. We believe the clinic should be an educational resource to provide the community with support and access to rehabilitative services.”

We offer therapists opportunities to create and enjoy a fulfilling career with a stable, happy work environment. We value honesty and creativity, and we respect the clients, therapists, partners and community we serve. When you walk into SPGCT you will be supported and encouraged every step of the way. We will check your references, but we expect you to check ours as well. Please ask to speak with any of our current staff members. They can vouch for us! Check out our website at www.spg-ct.com for more information.

Requirements:

• Currently hold an CT Occupational Therapy State license
• AOTA/NBCOT Certification
• Meet all professional requirements and rules of professional conduct as an Occupational Therapist/COTA including maintaining licensure and CEUs
• Pediatric experience required (minimum 1 year)