Occupational Staff Therapist

Shriners Children's; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a dedicated Occupational Staff Therapist to provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to pediatric patients. This role focuses on helping children achieve maximum functional independence and participation in daily activities.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, is licensed in the state of practice, and has BLS certification. Preference for 1 year pediatric OT experience; new graduates considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• OT licensed in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care, a commitment to the achievement of optimal patient outcomes in alignment with the standards of practice of their professional organization.
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the pediatric patients and their family.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as: mentoring, and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports the ongoing development and improvement of the department through participation in special projects, performance improvement and facility committees.
• Responsible for professional growth and development through ongoing education and research in alignment with hospital’s patient care and strategic direction.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge in changes related to scope of practice, coding/billing practices, compliant documentation and any other knowledge related to the compliant practice in a revenue cycle environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Job Summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a dedicated Occupational Staff Therapist to provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to pediatric patients. This role focuses on helping children achieve maximum functional independence and participation in daily activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive compliant and safe clinical care demonstrating the philosophy of family centered care, a commitment to the achievement of optimal patient outcomes in alignment with the standards of practice of their professional organization.
• Works with medical staff and the multidisciplinary team to design and implement individualized plans of care to meet the needs of the pediatric patients and their family.
• Functions as a team member and develops leadership skills through activities such as: mentoring, and providing education to students and other professionals.
• Supports the ongoing development and improvement of the department through participation in special projects, performance improvement and facility committees.
• Responsible for professional growth and development through ongoing education and research in alignment with hospital’s patient care and strategic direction.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge in changes related to scope of practice, coding/billing practices, compliant documentation and any other knowledge related to the compliant practice in a revenue cycle environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy.
• OT licensed in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year occupational therapy experience; new graduates considered
• Pediatric experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.