About us

Are you looking to grow your knowledge in a highly respected pediatric practice? Are you looking to collaborate with and learn from experienced therapists?

Sensational Kids Therapy is a private, state-of-the art, outpatient pediatric therapy practice located in Washington, DC that has been operating since 2011.

We are looking for an occupational therapist to join our dynamic team. The position requires 2-5 years of experience in pediatrics and knowledge of evidence-based practice. Candidates should be independent, organized, flexible, and able to communicate effectively with parents, teachers, staff, and other professionals. We offer competitive rates and a manageable caseload so that there are opportunities for treatment planning, documentation and mentoring with experienced therapists without being micromanaged and/or burning out! We value growth and learning through collaboration and continuing education.

If you have received feedback that you are an individual who demonstrates initiative, has strong writing skills, utilizes creativity, and understands therapeutic use of self, we want to meet you! If you are a great fit for Sensational Kids, we can work together to meet your needs for work-life balance. We want you to love working at our practice, develop relationships with co-workers and community referral sources, and build your own reputation as a skilled provider.

Requirements for the position:

Bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited school program.
Current Board of Occupational Therapy license issued by the District of Columbia.
Current certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Two to five years of experience working in pediatrics.
Knowledge of sensory integration theory and practice.
Plan individual treatment programs, perform pediatric standardized assessments for purposes of evaluations/re-evaluations, and write thorough and clear evaluations to share with parents and other professionals.
Design home programs, provide classroom recommendations, and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, and other professionals.
Develop child-therapist rapport and scaffold activities as needed to achieve progress towards individual goals.
Work with children with the following diagnoses: sensory processing disorder, autism spectrum disorders, genetic disorders, learning differences, cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, and other motor delays and impairments.
Bring positive energy to the clinic and love being an OT.

What will Sensational Kids Therapy provide?

· Treat alongside and in collaboration with experienced therapists

· Dedicated 1:1 time to meet with an experienced therapist to review cases

· Assistance with report writing for evaluations

· Flexibility with your schedule

· Professional development and allowance for continuing education

· Competitive salary

· Stipend for health premiums (if full time)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Why are you seeking a new employment opportunity (required - transparency appreciated)?
How would you describe your ideal employer?
When are you hoping to begin a new job?
Name 3 professional goals you hope to accomplish by 2025.

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

pediatric OT: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Occupational Therapy DC License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Sensational Kids Therapy

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