Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (OT) Pediatric

Location: Hawthorne, CA
Job Type: Full-Time / Per Diem
Work Setting: On-Site

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a growing pediatric therapy team in Hawthorne, CA.

The Occupational Therapist will provide individualized, one-on-one therapy to children and young adults from birth through 21 years of age. The ideal candidate is passionate about pediatric care, committed to achieving positive patient outcomes, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT looking for a flexible schedule, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy services to pediatric patients from birth through 21 years of age.

• Conduct evaluations and identify patients' functional, developmental, and therapeutic needs.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and measurable goals.

• Provide one-on-one therapy to improve functional independence, motor skills, sensory processing, and activities of daily living.

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

• Manage an assigned caseload independently and effectively.

• Communicate regularly with parents, caregivers, and other members of the care team.

• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Developmental Interventionists, and Early Intervention Specialists to support a whole-child approach.

• Participate in team meetings, scheduling coordination, referral development, and interdisciplinary planning as needed.

• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education and evidence-based clinical practices.

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Current or pending California Occupational Therapist license.

• Pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a caseload.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and achieving positive outcomes.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Passion for working with children and supporting their developmental progress.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Pediatric Occupational Therapy

• Early Intervention

• Sensory Integration

• Fine Motor and Gross Motor Development

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Developmental Disabilities

• Pediatric Development

• Treatment Planning

• Patient Evaluation

• Clinical Documentation

• Family/Caregiver Education

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based earning opportunities

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Unlimited PTO

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Training

• Unlimited CEUs / Continuing Education Opportunities

• Employee Discounts

• Flexible Monday Friday Scheduling

• No Travel Required

• Professional Growth Opportunities

• Leadership Development Opportunities

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is available Monday through Friday, with operating hours generally ranging from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Specific schedules may vary based on patient needs and caseload requirements.