Little Peach Pediatric Therapy Occupational Therapist Montgomery, AL · Prattville, AL · Full time Company website

An Occupational Therapist at Little Peach Pediatric Therapy is primarily responsible for delivering high-quality, individualized therapy that helps children reach their fullest potential. This role brings clinical expertise and heartfelt care together: evaluating developmental needs, building meaningful treatment plans, and showing up every day for the kids and families we serve. An OTR/L plays a central role in our multidisciplinary team, partnering alongside other occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and behavioral health providers to deliver whole-child care that actually moves the needle.

About Little Peach Pediatric Therapy

At Little Peach, we exist to champion the next generation through play, creativity, and evidence-based care. We hope this is where your skills and passion meet. We're working to change children's trajectories, and we hope you're a part of it.

Description

Our therapy team is the heartbeat of our clinic. Through your role of evaluating, treating, and collaborating, you'll directly shape the developmental trajectories of children across Central Alabama. Every session, every goal, every home plan you send home is a ripple effect, and we can't wait to see the impact you'll make.


What You'll Do

  • Evaluate and assess developmental abilities, including, but not limited to, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual motor skills, sensory processing, executive functioning, social and play skills, self-regulation skills, self-care skills, ADLs, IADLs, and feeding/swallowing (if applicable) for children ages infant through 18, using observation and standardized assessments
  • Develop individualized treatment plans rooted in evaluation findings and specific diagnoses
  • Provide direct therapy services in a clinic-based setting, grounded in evidence-based strategies
  • Collect and record accurate session data to track and monitor patient progress
  • Communicate with families and caregivers, including progress updates and home plans to support carryover
  • Collaborate with therapy team members to deliver cohesive, interdisciplinary care
  • Follow supervision guidelines and maintain clear communication with COTAs (if applicable)
  • Monitor client progress and facilitate appropriate discharge planning
  • Refer clients to additional professionals as clinically indicated
  • Complete documentation in a timely manner:
  • Evaluations & re-evaluations: due within 1 week of the evaluation date
  • Goals: entered immediately following evaluation
  • Daily notes: due within 24 hours of the appointment
  • Discharges: due within 2 weeks of the last appointment
  • Tidy, disinfect, and maintain your treatment space and shared clinic areas between sessions
  • Supervise students and/or therapy assistants as applicable
  • Maintain Alabama OTR/L licensure, NBCOT certification, and all continuing education requirements
  • Contribute to clinic growth initiatives during clinical development time, including content creation in partnership with our Marketing Manager, Teachers Pay Teachers materials, blog posts, family resources, and more


Who You Are

  • You lead with empathy and show up for your patients and their families with patience, understanding, and kindness
  • You are a clear, proactive communicator who keeps families, caregivers, and teammates all on the same page
  • You are highly organized and take pride in documentation that's accurate, timely, and thorough
  • You thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and genuinely enjoy working alongside other disciplines
  • You bring energy and creativity to the treatment room, because play is the work
  • You have a growth mindset and are committed to continuing education and clinical excellence
  • Previous experience in pediatric settings is preferred, but passion and intentionality go a long way here

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Alabama OTR/L license (or eligibility for licensure)
  • NBCOT Certification
  • Ability to pass a background check, reference check, and drug screening
  • Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
  • A patient, energetic, and professional demeanor

Benefits We Offer

  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Mental Health Leave
  • Flexible, family-centered work environment


Learn more about our mission and values here