Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

KenCrest; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KenCrest is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist with pediatric experience to join our Early Intervention Program in Philadelphia, PA. This role focuses on delivering Birth-to-Three services to children and families as a direct service provider.

The OT will participate in a team that includes SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other specialists, serving over 1,500 children annually in the region. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities for professional development and a

Qualifications

• Must have pediatric experience and be able to work with families in Birth-to-Three programs.
• Active PA occupational therapy license is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric experience and early intervention/home-based service delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 22.5 hours of direct Birth-to-Three EI services for Philadelphia children and families (60% of a 37.5 hour week).
• Maintain documentation in line with OCDEL and county requirements.
• Complete annual trainings and maintain professional licenses as required by the state.
• Deliver direct services using OCDEL’s Family Guided Routines Based Interventions (FGRBI).

Skills

Pediatric experience

Early Intervention experience

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Active Occupational Therapist license, State of Pennsylvania

Job description

Full Time, Monday through Friday (some flexibility required)

Hybrid/ In Field Work

Covering Philadelphia, PA

Salary starting at $75,000

KenCrest Services is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist with pediatric experience to join our Early Intervention Program in Philadelphia, PA, serving children birth - three years old and their families as a direct service provider.

As a KenCrest Occupational Therapist, you will be part of an agency that serves over 10,000 children and adults and their families ranging in age from infants to senior adults in over 350 locations across the region. For over 120 years, our services focus on people with intellectual & developmental disabilities and autism. Our Early Intervention Program is dedicated to working collaboratively with families to support children birth-three years of age with or at-risk for developmental delay. Our interventionists include speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, special instructors, social workers, and nutritionists. Be part of a well-established team dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive, family-centered care to all children.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities Include

• Provide 22.5 hours of direct service Birth-to-Three Early Intervention services for children and families in the city of Philadelphia (60% of working time of a 37.5 hour work week).
• Maintain documentation standards as required by program, county, and OCDEL.
• Complete annual OCDEL and Philadelphia county required trainings, and maintain professional license(s) as required by the state
• Provide direct services utilizing OCDEL’s evidence-based model Family Guided Routines Based Interventions (FGRBI).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Occupational Therapist license, State of Pennsylvania
• Minimum of 1-year Pediatric experience
• Minimum of 1-year Early Intervention or Home-Based Service Delivery experience, preferred

Why Choose KenCrest?

As a leading provider of Birth-to-Three Early Intervention in southeastern Pennsylvania, you will be supported by a team whose experience spans decades in the field of Early Intervention. KenCrest’s Early Intervention Program began over 40 years ago in 1984 in Philadelphia and expanded to support over 1,500 children and their families annually in the region.

As a team member at KenCrest, a leading nonprofit in human services, you will work for an agency that qualifies for various public service loan forgiveness programs. We also offer a competitive comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored healthcare, wellness programs, generous paid-time off, and access to professional development.

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