Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Part-time, Contractor 

Sophos Speech and Academics is seeking a personable, motivated Occupational Therapist to join our interdisciplinary team. As a practitioner at Sophos, you will have the freedom to practice in the way that you feel is most effective. You will have ample materials and space for play-based, child-centered therapy. This position is flexible while offering consistent work.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with our academic team in order to provide the most holistic support to children. Our families value the continuity that comes from our therapists and academic instructors working together to support each child’s development across settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy screenings, assessments, and individualized treatment plans

• Address fine motor, sensory processing, self-regulation, visual motor, and executive functioning skills

• Develop and implement therapy sessions tailored to each child’s unique needs

• Provide consistent, data-driven progress reports

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and academic staff to support carryover of skills

• Conference with parents to share progress and provide recommendations

• Ensure consistency in patient treatment sessions

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Arizona

• Enjoys working with a diverse pediatric population

• Self-motivated and inquisitive

• Willingness to commute to the clinic

• Strong collaboration skills with parents, teachers, and interdisciplinary team members

• Passion for working with children with a variety of needs

• Organized and data-driven

• Seeks autonomy and creativity in the work environment

Compensation

$45 - $65 hourly DOE

About Sophos Speech and Academics

Sophos Speech and Academics is a private institution that has been serving the valley since 2009. Sophos is committed to providing superior, customized support to children and their families. We strive to understand and serve each child as an individual, rather than placing them into a pre-determined program. This allows our academic instructors and therapists to work closely together to meet the needs of each student in the most effective way.