Occupational Therapist

Easterseals Southern California

Covina, CAPart-timePosted Apr 9, 2026

93K–100K a year

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job Description

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Start off part-time and build caseload to full-time over time (paid hourly rate while part-time status)

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Evaluates and treats children referred for occupational therapy services using established evaluation procedure and standardized assessments, particularly in perceptual/sensory motor, fine motor and activities of daily living. Using independent discretion and judgement develops individualized occupational therapy treatment, plans and goals.
• Partners with interdisciplinary team to provide discipline-specific consultation to other direct-care staff. Develops and provides coaching for family members and/or child to incorporate new skills and/or techniques into normal routines and activities at home. Works with caregivers to implement a home program that achieves occupational therapy goals. Assists in the coordination of services and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Completes necessary documentation including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and exit summaries, and keeps updated with current medical reports and other site-related documents on each child.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and develops in autism, special education and related fields.
• Attends and assists with staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as requested, regarding occupational therapy across program service divisions.
• Performs other duties and assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:
• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current California Board of Occupational Therapy license issued by the state of California.
• Current registration with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
• 1 year of experience working with participants exhibiting developmental delays including

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• Knowledgeable in occupational therapy, transdisciplinary early-intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practices.
• Knowledgeable of evidence-based practices found to benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Familiar with the field of early intervention.
• Ability to maintain positive customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions.
• Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families and maintain positive affect.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and related computer software
• Able to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification card.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
  • Current California Board of Occupational Therapy license issued by the state of California
  • 1 year of experience working with participants exhibiting developmental delays including
  • Knowledgeable in occupational therapy, transdisciplinary early-intervention theories, and rehabilitation principles and practices
  • Knowledgeable of evidence-based practices found to benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • Familiar with the field of early intervention
  • Ability to maintain positive customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions
  • Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups
  • Must relate well to children and their families and maintain positive affect
  • Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
  • Able to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and related computer software
  • Able to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements
  • Must have and maintain current CPR certification card

Benefits

  • Compensation $93k-100k (based on years of experience)
  • Start off part-time and build caseload to full-time over time (paid hourly rate while part-time status)

Responsibilities

  • Provides discipline-specific treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including evaluation, planning, documentation and professional communication
  • Develops and monitors individualized goals and plans as identified in the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) in conjunction with other programs as needed
  • Evaluates and treats children referred for occupational therapy services using established evaluation procedure and standardized assessments, particularly in perceptual/sensory motor, fine motor and activities of daily living
  • Using independent discretion and judgement develops individualized occupational therapy treatment, plans and goals
  • Partners with interdisciplinary team to provide discipline-specific consultation to other direct-care staff
  • Develops and provides coaching for family members and/or child to incorporate new skills and/or techniques into normal routines and activities at home
  • Works with caregivers to implement a home program that achieves occupational therapy goals
  • Assists in the coordination of services and make appropriate referrals as needed
  • Completes necessary documentation including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and exit summaries, and keeps updated with current medical reports and other site-related documents on each child
  • Remains current regarding new research, current trends and develops in autism, special education and related fields
  • Attends and assists with staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as requested, regarding occupational therapy across program service divisions
  • Performs other duties and assigned


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