Child and Family Development

I discovered the career of occupational therapy at a young age by seeing an Occupational Therapist on TV (Marcus Welby MD for any old timers).  I have never regretted choosing this profession.  Working with children keeps me young and stimulated.  You never know to expect day to day when you are with kids, which keeps my job interesting. 

Especially in Charlotte, NC, there is a strong demand for OTs and the pay is very good too, which is a very positive thing in our current economy.  I have especially enjoyed my 15+ years working at Child and Family Development because I have the support of an awesome team of clinicians.  Not only do we have a fun group of OTs but I have also learned so much from our interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, educational specialists, psychologists, and speech therapists.  We constantly challenge each other to think outside the box and help our clients progress to new levels.  Each day I learn something new.  How many people can say that after working 25 years in the same field?

On top of that, I have had the pleasure to work with some of the most committed families in my years at Child and Family Development.  These are families who desire to understand their children better and willingly participate in their child's therapy sessions and home carryover programs.  They teach me creative ways to incorporate therapy activities into their daily lives.  This partnership ensures that children will reach their goals.

So, if you are currently an OT looking for a new opportunity, join us at Child & Family Development, in Charlotte, NC.  Our website (www.childandfamilydevelopment.com) will give you information on current job openings.  If you are someone looking for a new career, please consider occupational therapy.  www.AOTA.org is the professional organization for occupational therapists and will give you information on how to get started.