Job Details

Bodhi Learning Center is a private practice that specializes in serving individuals ages 2-12 with complex neurodevelopmental disorders, primarily Autism. We encourage a work/life balance, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career advancement.

Bodhi Learning Center is looking for an occupational therapist with a strong desire to serve neurodivergent children and families. As an occupational therapist, you will assess children’s conditions, needs, and goals to establish effective therapy and treatment plans. You will provide play-based therapy and communicate with patients, their family, and caregivers while being compassionate and sensitive to a patient's concerns.

Occupational Therapist Duties and Responsibilities

• Full-time & Part-time, flexible hours

• Provide weekly in the child’s home, school, or clinic

• Develop and implement occupational therapy treatment plans and goal

• When applicable, implement AAC during therapy sessions

• Discuss patient's goals and progress with the patient's care team (SLP, ABA, teachers)

• Recommend and educate patients on medical & adaptive equipment (writing tools, leg braces, etc.)

• Record patient activities, progress, and improvement

• Maintain clinical records of all patient care

• Potential for supervisory duties of training and managing COTAs and graduate students

• Complete well-written diagnostic evaluations

• Counsel family members or caregivers about relevant disorders

• Work with other social workers, teachers, and pediatric physicians as needed

• Complete billing information and fulfill other administrative tasks

• Participate in our community outreach events and programs (at least 2x per year).

Occupational Therapist Requirements and Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy

• Occupational Therapist, registered (OTR) License and proof of passing the national examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

• Continuing education classes for maintenance of certification

• Meets all TN state licensure requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience working in pediatrics

• Must have a valid TN Driver’s License.

• Must carry Professional Liability Insurance.

• Pass a background check.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Adaptable, flexible, and able to make quick decisions

• Creative and innovative thinker

• Mentor and leader

Benefits

• Paid New Hire Training on our cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment approaches

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Available

• 401K available