Career Opportunities with Wildflowers
At Wildflowers, we believe in nurturing both our clients and our therapists. We offer a collaborative, inviting environment where your skills will blossom, and you'll have the freedom to craft a schedule that works for you.
Why Wildflowers?
Flexible Scheduling: We understand life happens! Enjoy the autonomy to create a work schedule that fits your personal and professional goals.
Competitive Independent Contractor Rate: We value your expertise and offer a competitive rate that recognizes your hard work.
Supportive Community: Become part of a team that champions collaboration, provides encouragement, and celebrates every success.
Meaningful Work: Help children thrive and reach their full potential in a place where your passion for pediatric therapy can truly flourish.
If you're ready to grow with us and bring your unique talents to a place where you'll feel seen and appreciated, we'd love to hear from you!
We are currently hiring for:
Occupational Therapy
We're Looking for Passionate Occupational Therapists!
Are you an Occupational Therapist who dreams of making a real difference in the lives of children while enjoying the flexibility you deserve?
Wildflowers Pediatric Therapy is growing, and we're seeking dedicated an enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our warm and supportive team as an independent contractor.
Skills & Qualifications
To thrive in this role, we're looking for an Occupational Therapist who possess a strong foundation in pediatric practice, coupled with specialized expertise in the following areas:
Advanced Clinical Knowledge
Sensory Processing Expertise: In depth knowledge and advanced training in sensory integration and sensory processing disorder, including assessment tools and evidence based intervention strategies.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Proficiency: Experience working with children on the autism spectrum, understanding the unique needs and strengths within the neurodivergent community.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Care: A commitment to and practical application of neurodiversity affirming principles, focusing on respecting and valuing diverse neurological wirings rather than seeking to "fix" or "normalize" differences. This includes understanding and advocating for the needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Therapeutic Approaches
Child-Led Therapy: Demonstrate ability to implement child-led therapeutic approaches, allowing the child's interests and motivations to guide the session, fostering engagement and intrinsic motivation.
Floortime Approach (DIR®): Knowledge of Developmental, Individual differences, & Relationship based (DIR®)/Floortime Model, utilizing play-based interactions to promote social-emotional, communication, and cognitive development.
Additional Key Skills
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with children, families, caregivers, and other professionals.
Observation and Assessment: Keen observational skills to assess a child's strengths and challenges in various environments, utilizing standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.
Creative & Play-Based Intervention: Ability to design and implement engaging, play-based interventions that are developmentally appropriate and tailored to individual needs.
Collaboration & Teamwork: A collaborative spirit, comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care for each child.
Documentation & Reporting: Timely record keeping and clear documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Job Description
As an Occupational Therapist with Wildflowers Pediatric Therapy, your pay range will be $63-70 per billable hour, with pay range based on experience. Your responsibilities will encompass the following:
Clinical Responsibilities
Evaluations & Treatment: Conduct occupational therapy evaluations to assess children's strengths and challenges across domains. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that align with neurodivergent affirming principles and incorporate approaches such as child-led therapy and (DIR®)/Floortime model.
Co-Treatment & Collaboration: Actively engage in co-treatment sessions with other disciplines (Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Music Therapists) to provide integrated and holistic care.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation of all evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and communication, adhering to all relevant legal and ethical guidelines.
Communication Responsibilities
Educating Caregivers & Staff: Provide clear, concise, empowering education to families and staff members regarding therapeutic strategies and sensory regulation techniques to support generalization of skills across environments.
Maintaining Open Communication: Foster strong, collaborative relationships with families through regular, responsive communication to ensure families feel informed and supported throughout the therapeutic journey.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Effectively communicate with other professionals involved in the child's care to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to intervention.
Professional Responsibilities
Self Scheduling: Independently manage and optimize your client schedule to meet the needs of families while maintaining your own healthy work-life balance.
Liability Insurance: Maintain current and adequate professional liability insurance coverage, demonstrating a commitment to professional responsibility and safeguarding both yourself and our clients.
Professional Development: Engage in professional development activities to stay abreast of the latest research, best practices, and advancements in pediatric occupational therapy, particularly in areas such as sensory processing, autism, and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Apply Today!
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