Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Select Medical; Basking Ridge, Chatham (NJ, NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Harmony Pediatric Therapy in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a part-time position at our Basking Ridge and Chatham locations. You will deliver daily OT sessions, create individualized plans, and coach families using evidence-based interventions.

The role requires NJ OT licensure or eligibility, a pediatric-focused background, and strong communication skills. We offer flexible scheduling and active collaboration within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in OT required.
• Current NJ OT license or eligibility/pending licensure.
• Prior pediatric OT experience preferred.
• Experience administering standardized assessments.
• Knowledge of pediatric diagnoses and conditions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for helping children reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily treatment sessions targeting individualized goals.
• Develop and implement customized treatment plans by child’s age and needs.
• Use evidence-based OT interventions and conduct evaluations as needed.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans for optimal outcomes.
• Create and oversee home programs for families and caregivers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patient success.
• Complete daily documentation and maintain records within 24 hours.
• Educate and coach parents on strategies; participate in family meetings.
• Provide coverage for sessions and support ongoing professional development.
• Engage in ongoing CEU-based learning and implement new programs.

Skills

Pediatric OT experience

Standardized assessments

Pediatric diagnoses knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for helping children

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

NJ state licensure or eligibility/pending licensure

Job description

Overview

Position: Pediatrics Occupational Therapist

Join the Therapy Team at Harmony Pediatric Therapy!

Harmony Pediatric Therapy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing pediatric therapy team. This is a part-time opportunity with flexible scheduling and a flexible start date.

Locations: Basking Ridge, NJ & Chatham, NJ Pay Range: $38 - $50 per hour, based on years of experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily treatment sessions targeting individualized goals
• Develop and implement customized treatment plans based on each child's age, developmental stage, and specific needs
• Utilize evidence-based occupational therapy interventions
• Conduct evaluations and assessments as needed
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes
• Create and oversee home programs for families and caregivers
• Incorporate play-based therapeutic approaches to engage and motivate children
• Complete daily documentation and maintain accurate records
• Educate and coach parents and caregivers on therapeutic strategies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient success
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Assist in the implementation of innovative therapy programs
• Provide coverage for therapy sessions when needed

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Current New Jersey Occupational Therapist license, or eligibility/pending licensure
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy experience preferred
• Experience administering standardized assessments
• Knowledge and experience treating a variety of pediatric diagnoses and conditions
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Passion for helping children achieve their fullest potential

Why Join Harmony Pediatric Therapy?

At Harmony Pediatric Therapy, we are committed to providing exceptional, family-centered care while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and helping children thrive.

Responsibilities

• Daily treatment sessions targeting all goal areas
• Completion of daily notes within 24 hours
• Replying to emails within 24 hours of receipt
• Establishing organization system to track and conduct quarterly consultations with support from co-treating therapist or mentor
• Conducting quarterly consults
• Establishing organization system to track and conduct reassessments
  • Proficiency in administration of standardized assessments (PDMS, WOLD, Beery, PRN, QNST, BOT, TVPS, BRIEF, SP, Clinical Observations, HELP), interpretation of scores, and subsequent summary report
  • clinician’s responsibility to seek out learning opportunities for all administration/interpretation of said assessments
• Conducting clinical collaborations as clinically necessary
• 1-2 annual projects for the site; examples: lead role in summer programming; run social media account, learn novel assessment and present to staff including administration, interpretation, write up for IE/RA. To be determined by clinic manager based on site need
• Establish and maintain communication system with co-treating therapist regarding pertinent/relevant case details; including, but not limited to: clinical feedback from session, parent feedback, upcoming transitions/life events, etc.
• Participation in family meetings, with shared presentation (to be determined and agreed upon with co-treating therapist)
• Offer any available session times (e.g. session times that were canceled) within typical treating window to colleagues/other clients from waitlist
  • While building to a full-time caseload, will provide coverage for any therapist’s scheduled PTO (given 2-week or more notice)
• Present any novel clinical information/strategies/theories learned in CEU courses
• Monthly clinical support for forward thinking/progression of cases to next level
• Implement up to 3 annual programs and/or groups: novel, past or on-going (e.g. social skills, handwriting, summer program)
• “Secondary” role in evaluations, family meetings, report generation

Qualifications

• Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses)
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current and valid NJ state licensure or pending state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Prior Pediatric OT experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule including afternoon and evening availability

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans