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Job Description: Playful Palms Therapy specializes in nature-based occupational therapy and enrichment services designed to help children become more calm, coordinated, confident, and connected. Our unique private pay approach focuses on a holistic, family-centered model where we partner with caregivers to create lasting change for their children. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our team starting in January 2027. This is an ideal role for a therapist who is looking for a flexible, autonomous position and thrives outdoors. You'll be part of a community that values independence, creativity, and the power of nature in healing. This is a 1099 position.

Requirements:

● NBCOT registered and licensed Occupational Therapist in South Carolina.
● Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience.
● Creative and adaptable, skilled at blending nature into therapeutic activities to meet children's goals.
● Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
● Proven ability in leading small groups, providing 1:1 therapy, and parent coaching.
● Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills, with a focus on clear and effective parent/caregiver communication.
● Organized and dependable, able to manage timely reporting and communication.
● Must be physically fit to meet job demands (lift/carry 50+ lbs, run 1⁄2 mile, manage child safety).
● Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and background clearance are required.
● Willingness to complete ConTiGO Nature-Based Module training upon hire
● Commitment to professional development, including participation in at least two community engagement events per school year.
● Possesses a growth mindset, open to feedback and continuous learning.

Responsibilities:
This per diem role is designed to give you the independence to manage your caseload while being an integral part of our community.

●  Group Leadership: Lead one or more after-school occupational therapy groups (6 children per group) with the support of a Group Assistant. This includes planning, implementation, and monthly documentation.

●  Parent Coaching & Communication: Conduct monthly parent coaching calls, provide weekly photo updates, produce monthly summary notes and write end-of-year reports.

●  Carry a 1:1 caseload with a size of your preference. This will start small but can be built to your preference of time commitment.

●  Evaluations: Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and supplemental evaluations for new clients time, and create a formal written evaluation report for families to review their results.

●  Community Engagement: Actively participate in community events such as nature-based outings, school PD sessions, or local festivals. This is a key part of your role in generating referrals and scaling our impact. All PPT team members contribute to growing our mission within the community.

●  Optional Additional Hours: There are opportunities to take on different opportunities like administration support, homeschool co-op lessons, school education events, etc, if desired.

Why We Stand Out:

●  ConTiGO training will be purchased and provided for you, there is no cost to this continued education module. Our goal is consistency and confidence across our therapists, and this is one area to allow for this.

●  Within our model, PPT compensates for cancellations and no shows.

●  PPT compensates you for time spent completing parent coaching calls, planning sessions, and writing and uploading documentation. This is offered at your same hourly rate for treatment services.

●  Competitive pay commensurate with experience. We look forward to discussing your compensation expectations and our budget during the initial interview to ensure alignment.

Results:
● Client success reflects achievement of therapy goals identified.
● Parent education and training provided regularly to empower families
● Home Program support provided as needed to support the above mentioned
● Our families will feel supported, heard, and equipped with the tools to support their child and the family unit.
● A successful Per Diem OT with PPT manages and organizes their schedule, prioritizes communication with their clients and our team, and is always prepared to provide effective treatment sessions that support the goals identified within the occupational therapy scope of practice.