Occupational Therapist | Early Intervention / Infant & Toddler Assessments | Imperial Valley County

Occupational Therapist | Early Intervention / Infant & Toddler Assessments | Imperial Valley County

Home of Guiding Hands
Imperial Counties
Part-Time | Flexible Schedule
$50–$60/hour

Help Young Children Reach Their Full Potential

Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) is looking for a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Infant Development Assessments (IDA) team.

This is a unique opportunity for an OT who enjoys working with infants, toddlers, and families and wants the flexibility of a part-time, community-based position.

You'll conduct developmental assessments for children from birth to age 3 who may have developmental delays or be at risk for an intellectual or developmental disability. You'll meet with families in their homes and community settings, evaluate each child's development, prepare reports, and help families connect with early intervention services that can support their child's needs.

Rather than providing ongoing traditional occupational therapy sessions, this role is focused primarily on developmental evaluation, early identification, family support, and recommendations for services.

What You'll Do

• Conduct Infant and Toddler Developmental Assessments for young children


• Meet with families and assessment partners to coordinate appointments


• Evaluate children's developmental abilities and identify developmental performance age ranges


• Complete M-CHAT reviews when Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is suspected


• Review vision and hearing screening information


• Review San Diego Regional Center materials with families during assessments


• Prepare detailed reports summarizing each child's developmental competencies


• Assist with relevant portions of the child's Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)


• Complete required assessment and intake documentation within established timelines


• Maintain assessment materials and your IDA assessment kit


• Travel throughout San Diego or Imperial County to conduct assessments in family homes and other community locations

What We're Looking For

• Current California Occupational Therapist license


• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an approved program


• Experience working with young children, particularly infants and toddlers with established or potential intellectual or developmental disabilities


• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills


• Ability to build positive and supportive relationships with children and families


• Detail-oriented and comfortable managing your schedule and deadlines independently


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Valid California driver's license with a safe driving record


• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance


• Ability to obtain required DOJ clearance


• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete required training

Why Join Home of Guiding Hands?

At HGH, you'll have the opportunity to use your clinical expertise during an incredibly important stage of a child's development while helping families better understand their child's strengths and needs.

We offer:

• $50–$60/hour


• Flexible part-time scheduling


• CEU and licensing fee reimbursement


• Mileage reimbursement


• Paid sick and vacation time


• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees


• 403(b) retirement plan


• Meaningful, community-based work with children and families throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties

If you're looking for a flexible Occupational Therapist opportunity where your expertise can help identify developmental needs early and connect families with valuable resources and services, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help give young children a strong start.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Short Description

Join Home of Guiding Hands as a part-time Occupational Therapist conducting developmental assessments for infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 who may have developmental delays. Work directly with families in their homes and communities to evaluate developmental needs and help connect children with early intervention services. Enjoy a flexible schedule, $50–$60/hour, mileage reimbursement, and CEU/licensing reimbursement while making a meaningful difference for children and families.