Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Position Summary

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist provides clinical oversight and supervision of OT and OTA personnel assigned to pediatric services at the Academy, with a focus on children with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) and other developmental needs.

In collaboration with the CEO, this position will lead Phase 2 of the CVI Collaborative research project, coordinating with interdisciplinary medical experts and Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) to develop a systematic plan for identifying children with suspected CVI and establishing appropriate referral, assessment, and follow-up processes.

The position will oversee pediatric OT service delivery, support clinical documentation and outcome tracking, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to professional education, research, and program improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to OT and OTA personnel assigned to pediatric services.
• Collaborate with the CEO to direct Phase 2 of the CVI Collaborative research project.
• Partner with medical experts and TVIs to develop a plan to identify children with suspected CVI and establish referral and assessment pathways.
• Oversee CVI-focused assessments, individualized intervention recommendations, functional vision strategies, environmental adaptations, and assistive technology.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with nonprofits, including University of Miami-affiliated programs, Easterseals, and other community organizations, to promote CVI awareness, referrals, and collaboration.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation, data collection, outcome tracking, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with families, educators, medical professionals, university programs, and community partners.
• Participate in CVI education, presentations, professional development, research, and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in physician shadowing and interdisciplinary learning at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, as available.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with agency policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain current Florida OT licensure and complete required professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Florida Occupational Therapy license.
• Pediatric occupational therapy experience and knowledge of CVI preferred.
• Clinical supervision or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate on research, program development, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Strong clinical, organizational, communication, documentation, and data management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with TVIs, families, medical experts, and educators.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic documentation, and databases.
• Successful completion of required background and drug screening.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Pediatric occupational therapy : 3 years (Required)
• Clinical supervision : 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida Occupational Therapy (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Miami, FL 33130 (Required)

Work Location: In person