Occupational Therapist or OT Assistant

Progressive Pediatric Therapy, Inc.; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Schedule & Great Work Life

Career Advancement Opportunities

Mentorship for new graduates

Job summary

Progressive Pediatric Therapy, Inc. is seeking a motivated occupational therapy practitioner to support students in school-based programs and birth-to-3 EI services. The role emphasizes child-centered, evidence-based therapy and neurodiversity-affirming practices.

You'll customize your caseload across Schuylkill County school sites and EI settings in Berks, Lancaster or Lebanon Counties, with mentorship for new grads and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and families and educational teams (IEP/IFSP).
• Ability to use evidence to provide effective therapy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in school-based programs and birth-to-3 EI to build routines.
• Use child-centered, neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
• Customize caseload across county school sites and EI settings.
• Streamline daily work with electronic documentation and billing.

Skills

Child development understanding

IEP/IFSP experience

Evidence-based therapy

Strong communication

Technology for documentation/billing

Mentorship mindset

Education

PA OT/OTA license

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation


• Flexible Schedule & Great Work Environment


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• Mentorship for new graduates

Who we’re looking for:

A highly motivated occupational therapy practitioner who enjoys \"thinking outside the box\" and using the evidence to get the best outcomes for students in our school based program, and kids and families in our birth to 3-year old early intervention programs! If you are a new graduate or newer to pediatrics, we offer a strong mentorship program with seasoned occupational therapists.

What you’ll do with PPT:

Our occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants work with children with a variety of ability levels to help them build skills to successfully engage in their daily routines at school and at home, including play, social participation, fine motor skills and overall sensory processing skills that lay the foundation for all participation in a child's life. We prioritize using child-centered strategies in a safe and neurodiversity affirming manner for all of our clients.

The caseload for this position is within our school based programs in Schuylkill County, as well as the opportunity to work in our birth-3 year old early intervention program in Berks, Lancaster or Lebanon Counties. You can customize your caseload, hours and, in EI, your geographic catchment area to meet your needs!

Skills PPT therapists possess:

• Experience working with children, their families & IEP/IFSP/educational teams


• Strong ability to use the evidence to provide effective therapy services


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to utilize technology to streamline daily work, such as electronic documentation and billing with PPT, which makes a therapist's life easier!


• Strong understanding of child development


• Drive and self-initiative to keep learning and building your own skill set!

As a well-known and respected provider of pediatric therapy services in the area, Progressive Pediatric Therapy offers a variety of caseload structures to meet your needs. We emphasize a strong work-life balance, and believe wholeheartedly that this balance promotes overall happier therapists, leading to better therapy for kids and families! We offer top competitive pay rates, a collaborative work environment and flexible scheduling. Health benefits are not included in this position. If this sounds like a good fit for you and your career goals, contact us to find out more!

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: Dependent on experience and educational level

License/Certification and Experience Requirements:

• PA Occupational Therapy/Assistant License (Required)


• At least 1 year experience working with children


• Strong mentorship program available for new graduates or those new to pediatrics!