Jobs-OTR/L and/or COTA

Playworks

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and/or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team on an hourly or half-time basis. We would consider an exceptional COTA. Our practice is growing and there is the potential for a full-time position in the future.

The position is based in our pediatric clinic near downtown Redlands. Scheduling is relatively flexible, with afternoon availability preferred. Challenging pediatric caseload comprised of young children (2-10) with diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, dyspraxia, seizure disorders, and sensory integrative dysfunction. The therapist will be responsible for direct treatment and parent training.

Playworks is a local private practice providing assessment, intervention, and consultative services to families of young children (infancy through early school age) with complex developmental issues. We are committed to developmentally appropriate practices and specialize in the use of Greenspan and Wieder’s Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) model in our work with families of young children with autism spectrum disorders. The directors of the practice are two of the four professionals from southern California who are faculty with the DIR Certificate Program (www.icdl.com).

The ideal candidate would be bright, playful, and creative with a background in child development and sensory integration. The position requires experience in the implementation of developmentally-appropriate sensorimotor activities. Required skills include clinical reasoning abilities, an interest in transdisciplinary treatment, and excellent communication skills. Experience working with young children and families is essential. Experience with oral-motor/feeding issues would be helpful. The person must be organized, dependable, flexible, and sincerely interested in learning.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest, resume, three references, and an expected salary range to Kelli Wilms, M.S., CCC-SLP. Our contact info is as follows:

Playworks
112 Eleventh Street
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 792-0543
(909) 792-0546 FAX
www.playworks.cc