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Occupational Therapist (OT)

HealthPRO Heritage, Temecula, CA, United States


HealthPro Heritage Pediatrics is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient pediatric clinic in Temecula, California.

Position Details

Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Temecula, CA

Setting: Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available

Pay Rate: $40–$46/hour (based on experience)

Benefits

Meaningful Impact: play a pivotal role in children’s growth and independence

Growth Opportunities: continuous learning and development tailored to your professional growth

Collaborative Culture: supportive environment focused on teamwork, respect, and open communication

Commitment to Excellence: recognized for clinical expertise and high-quality care

Competitive Compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the application of occupational therapy theory and practice according to organizational principles and patient needs.

Collaborate with and educate patients, physicians, families, caregivers, and other customers to meet expectations of OT services.

Act as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients.

Participate in quality improvement and customer service activities.

Provide patient care: evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting, education, and documentation.

Direct and supervise OT assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and students.

Follow all safety policies and procedures regarding personal protection and patient safety.

Develop professionally and support clinic operations and development.

Ensure 100% supervision compliance with clinic, state, and federal guidelines for rehab techs.

Qualifications

Proficient clinical skills in evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients.

Ability to supervise and direct therapy assistants, aides, and student interns.

Active engagement in professional development.

Independent problem identification and action initiation.

Clear written documentation skills.

Clear verbal communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, case managers, and payors.

Composure when patients, families, or staff are angry or frustrated.

Knowledge of patient rights, confidentiality, and reimbursement/payor issues (e.g., Workers’ Compensation, Medicare, Managed Care).

Experience

Minimum 1–2 years clinical experience in an outpatient setting with pediatric population.

Experience in Fine-Motor Skill Development, Gross-Motor Skill Development/Coordination, Visual-Motor Integration, Sensory Processing.

Physical Demands

Manual dexterity to mobilize joints and perform deep tissue massage daily.

Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and transfer patients to various surfaces.

Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach during patient treatment and preparation.

Sit regularly at a charting desk or computer terminal to complete documentation.

Ability to perform CPR if necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in all locations where facilities are situated.

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