Whole Child Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Whole Child Occupational Therapy, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Who We’re Looking For
Play Connections is seeking a passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our small but growing team. In this role, you will provide evaluations, individualized treatment, and play-based interventions that empower children to thrive.
We specialize in
Sensory integration:
helping children regulate, attend, and participate with confidence.
Early intervention:
supporting developmental foundations in the most critical years.
Feeding therapy:
guiding families through sensory-based and oral-motor feeding challenges.
Our mission is to provide child-centered, evidence-informed, and family-collaborative care across clinic, home, and school environments.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough occupational therapy evaluations and screenings for children ages 0–12.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans (ITPs).
Provide direct therapy in clinic, school, and home settings with a focus on:
Sensory processing and self-regulation.
Fine and gross motor development.
Feeding and oral-motor skills.
Daily living and social participation.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, and teachers to support carryover of strategies.
Educate and empower families with practical therapeutic strategies.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Stay current with best practices in pediatric OT, including sensory and feeding approaches.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (required).
Current California OT license (required).
Pediatric experience; feeding therapy or early intervention experience preferred.
Knowledge of sensory integration principles.
Strong communication skills, creativity, and adaptability.
Passion for play-based, family-centered therapy.
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We specialize in
Sensory integration:
helping children regulate, attend, and participate with confidence.
Early intervention:
supporting developmental foundations in the most critical years.
Feeding therapy:
guiding families through sensory-based and oral-motor feeding challenges.
Our mission is to provide child-centered, evidence-informed, and family-collaborative care across clinic, home, and school environments.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough occupational therapy evaluations and screenings for children ages 0–12.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans (ITPs).
Provide direct therapy in clinic, school, and home settings with a focus on:
Sensory processing and self-regulation.
Fine and gross motor development.
Feeding and oral-motor skills.
Daily living and social participation.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, and teachers to support carryover of strategies.
Educate and empower families with practical therapeutic strategies.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Stay current with best practices in pediatric OT, including sensory and feeding approaches.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (required).
Current California OT license (required).
Pediatric experience; feeding therapy or early intervention experience preferred.
Knowledge of sensory integration principles.
Strong communication skills, creativity, and adaptability.
Passion for play-based, family-centered therapy.
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