Occupational Therapist

Come Build Your FUTURE with Us! Are you passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to succeed in everyday life? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive environment where your professional growth is encouraged? If so, Building Futures Pediatric Therapy is looking for you! Building Futures Pediatric Therapy is a fast-growing, family-centered pediatric therapy practice serving children from birth through 18 years of age.

We provide Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy across three clinic locations in Monroe, West Monroe, and Ruston, Louisiana. Our team is dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families while fostering a positive, encouraging workplace for every employee.

Position Summary

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats children with developmental, sensory, physical, cognitive, and fine motor challenges to improve their ability to participate in meaningful daily activities. The Occupational Therapist develops individualized treatment plans that promote independence, functional skills, and participation at home, school, and within the community while partnering closely with families and an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive pediatric occupational therapy evaluations. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each child's unique strengths and needs. Educate and collaborate with parents and caregivers to promote carryover of therapy goals at home. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.

Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Maintain a positive, engaging, family-centered therapy environment. Follow all clinic policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Current Louisiana Occupational Therapy License (or eligibility for licensure). Pediatric experience preferred but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Our Ideal Candidate: Passionate about helping children achieve independence and reach developmental milestones.

Compassionate, creative, energetic, and patient. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Organized with exceptional time-management skills. Team-oriented and collaborative. Motivated to continue learning and growing professionally. Values family-centered care and enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation. Flexible scheduling. Paid Time Off. Continuing Education opportunities. Mentorship and clinical support. Collaborative multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for professional growth and leadership. Positive, family-focused work environment. Why Building Futures? At Building Futures Pediatric Therapy, our mission is simple: help every child reach their fullest potential while creating a workplace where our therapists love coming to work each day.

We believe in teamwork, mentorship, continuous learning, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can grow professionally while changing lives every day, we'd love to meet you! Join our team and help build brighter futures—one child at a time.