Occupational or Speech Therapist – Feeding Therapy

Job Overview

Unified Therapy Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist - Feeding Therapy

This position will provide feeding therapy to our pediatric patients in our outpatient clinic.

*Sign-on Bonus: $1,500!

*Full-time or Part-time

Who we are!

Unified Therapy Services strives to provide the highest quality of comprehensive care to individuals of all ages. At our four clinic locations, we believe in a collaborative approach to facilitate the exceptional standards for rehabilitative care. Our team consists of occupational and physical therapists and speech-language pathologists. Our therapists pride themselves on their skill sets and ongoing certifications and training. We address each patient’s individual needs with private treatment rooms and a large gym. We have an abundance of swings, pediatric equipment, and unique lighting designed for our children with special needs. Between private treatment rooms and large gym space, we can assess and treat everyone that walks through our doors. We love giving back to our community through free community screenings, charitable donations, and participating in special community events. Unified Therapy Services is therapist owned and operated since our establishment in 2006; we are a growing company with opportunities for advancement.

Summary

• The Feeding Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients with feeding delays or difficulties
• Feeding delays and difficulties may include but are not limited to a child’s ability to suck, chew, swallow, refusal to eat, aversions to food, or limited intake

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to help patients achieve feeding goals
• Conduct screening and assessment activities with children with feeding difficulties
• Evaluates patient and determines treatment plan using approved evaluation documents
• Understands and complies with universal precautions, safety and risk policies and procedures.
• Prepares necessary documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes and logs in timely manner according to regulations.
• Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
• Utilizes and maintains equipment, requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient, and family.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Feeding therapy experience preferred

Current Occupational Therapy license

Valid Driver’s License

Apply Today! Send Resume to:careers@unifiedtherapy.com