The Center for Connection, founded and led by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, is hiring pediatric Occupational Therapists to join our flagship Pasadena office. Dr. Bryson, co-author (with Dr. Dan Siegel) of THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILE and NO-DRAMA DISCIPLINE, has helped bring the principles of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) to a wide audience of parents and professionals alike. The Center for Connection is built on this framework, offering clinicians the opportunity to practice within a relational, neurobiologically informed model, with ongoing opportunities for consultation, training, and collaboration with Dr. Bryson.
Join our multidisciplinary, collaborative team to provide relationship-based, regulation-focused occupational therapy services to early childhood and school-age clients. Our model brings together professionals across disciplines—including mental health, speech and language, assessment, occupational therapy, and educational therapy—to support high-quality, coordinated care through close collaboration. This integrated approach allows clinicians to develop thoughtful, holistic interventions that prioritize connection, regulation, participation, and each child’s unique developmental profile.
The ideal candidate will be able to integrate sensory processing, nervous system regulation, neurodiversity-affirming practice, parent coaching, relational neuroscience, and interdisciplinary collaboration. For therapists who are curious, reflective, and committed to lifelong learning, the CFC offers a unique opportunity to grow within a highly collaborative interdisciplinary community while contributing to innovative, integrated care for children and families.
To learn more about us, visit http://www.thecenterforconnection.org.
ABOUT THE POSITION(S)
As an Early Childhood & School-Age Occupational Therapist, you will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to a diverse population of pediatric clients. You will support children in developing the skills needed to participate more fully in daily routines, relationships, learning environments, and meaningful occupations. Within a holistic care framework, you will also provide parent/caregiver consultation and collaborate closely with other professionals involved in each child’s care.
WHO THRIVES AT THE CENTER FOR CONNECTION
The occupational therapists who thrive at the CFC are curious, collaborative, and relationship-centered clinicians who view behavior through the lens of regulation, connection, and developmental needs rather than compliance. They are passionate about partnering with families, enjoy working within interdisciplinary teams, and are committed to neurodiversity-affirming care.
Successful candidates are excited by the opportunity to integrate sensory, relational, developmental, and neuroscience-informed approaches while continually learning alongside colleagues from occupational therapy, mental health, speech-language pathology, educational therapy, and assessment.
RESPONSIBILITIES/OPPORTUNITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
Please visit https://www.thecenterforconnection.org/jobs for a full list of benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Please email a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself, including the reason(s)
you are interested in joining us, to Ayla Dillard at CFChiring@tinabryson.com. (Please
attach both as a PDF file).
TIMING
Hiring immediately for the right candidate, but we have flexibility as well.
The Center for Connection is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and equity. As we promote connection among individuals and groups, we also celebrate differences and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community, encouraging both meaningful linkage and healthy differentiation.
We work with children from birth through age 12 and support a wide range of needs including sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, executive functioning, social participation, and developmental delays. Our approach is play-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and centered around helping children and families feel supported.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with kids and families, is collaborative and warm, and wants to be part of a supportive team environment.
Position Details:
- Part-time or full-time opportunities available
- Salaried position
- Flexible scheduling options
- Clinic-based sessions in Santa Monica
- Opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and growth
- Competitive compensation based on experience
Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health insurance benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Continuing education stipend
Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized occupational therapy services for children birth through age 13
- Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans
- Collaborate with families, schools, and other providers
- Complete documentation and progress reports in a timely manner
- Support children with sensory processing, regulation, motor development, executive - functioning, and social-emotional skills
- Participate in collaboration with the Bloom team and contribute to clinic programming as interested
Qualifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in California
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Strong understanding of sensory processing and child development
- Thoughtful, engaging, and collaborative approach with children and families
- Experience with feeding therapy, emotional regulation, social groups, or parent coaching is a plus
At Bloom, we care deeply about creating an environment that feels supportive not only for our clients, but for our therapists too. We value authentic relationships, flexibility, creativity, and therapists who want to continue learning and growing in their work.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction to admin@bloompediatrics.com or visit http://www.bloompediatrics.com/career-opportunities
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The posting is under Special Education Support Services - Licensed
If you would like to speak to me about the positions, please feel free to call or email me.
Andrée Johnson, PhD
Student Services Coordination & Administration
Southern Oregon Education Service District
5465 S Pacific Hwy
Phoenix, OR 97535
541-776-8590, ext. 3126
If you are passionate about therapy and helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.
Generations Healthcare’s Mission
Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.
Job Description
The primary role of the Occupational Therapist is to direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation, treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to the organization’s guidelines, professional standards, and community needs. This position will also serve as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers, while participating in quality assurance and customer service activities.
Benefits
We offer competitive salary, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy, is able to practice unencumbered, is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards, has working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources, has full knowledge of residents’ rights, exudes professionalism in presentation, able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
In addition, qualified candidates must have proven success in providing extraordinary care, working as a proactive and contributing part of a dynamic team. Customer service expertise is crucial to ensure patient care is performed with kindness, competence, and compassion.
We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.
Please submit your resume for consideration: https://lifegen.net/careers/
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Sam Flynn
Rehab Recruiting Manager
503-406-8602
sflynn@snfconsults.com
The Occupational Therapist provides therapy services to children and their families, with an emphasis on fine and gross motor development, oral motor development, sensory, and feeding.
Compensation: $45/hr-$46/hr
Schedule: Monday-Friday 1pm to 6pm (25 hours per week)
Apply at: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/abilitypath/jobs/5075629007
or visit our website Abilitypath.org and search our careers
ABOUT US:
We are a non-profit organization that provides a variety of programs and a lifespan of services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities extends to every member of our community. We are committed to the lifelong process of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning and application to build a more inclusive culture, where everyone plays a role in advancing DEI. We will always have work to do, and we look forward to doing it TOGETHER!
WHAT WE OFFER
At AbilityPath, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff:
Up to 4 weeks of PTO
10 paid holidays*
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire*
401(k) plan with employer match
Performance bonuses
Educational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
*Full-time staff only
WHAT WE VALUE:
Passion for the mission
Interest in working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt
Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically
We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse diversity among our staff teams.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Facilitate group and individual developmental sessions
Provide case management
Maintain caseload in compliance with AbilityPath productivity standards
Conduct assessments and write reports
Provide parent education and support
Conduct home based and clinic-based therapy sessions
Participate in provision of each child’s IFSP, IEP, or treatment plan through interagency collaboration
Partners with families for the development and implementation of individual program goals
Oversee children’s integration into the community adhering to program objectives while maintaining a safe environment
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Contact: krozzi@abilitypath.org
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