OT - Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics

Elderwood Administrative Services; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care PSC of Hopewell is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to support pediatric residents in a developmentally appropriate, family-centered care model.

The OT will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with nursing, therapy, education, and care teams to promote functional independence across daily activities, mobility, and participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• CPR and First Aid Certification valid and current.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Support residents with ADLs, fine motor skills, sensory processing, positioning, and functional mobility.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate, goal-driven interventions in individual and group settings.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams on care planning, progress monitoring, and transitions.
• Provide, train, and support residents and caregivers in adaptive equipment usage as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Current PA Occupational Therapist license

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Salary

$27.75 - 46.25/hr

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC) of Hopewell

Pediatric Therapy with Purpose and Stability

At Pediatric Specialty Care, occupational therapy supports children and young adults with complex medical and developmental needs. Care is delivered thoughtfully, collaboratively, and with the time needed to make meaningful progress, never rushed or reduced to productivity targets.

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist who values consistency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and developmentally appropriate, family-centered care. This role is well suited for an OT who wants to build skills and relationships while supporting functional independence across daily routines, play, mobility, and participation.

Why OTs Choose PSC

• Manageable caseloads that allow for individualized, pediatric-focused care

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, education, and care teams

• Ongoing relationships with children, young adults, and their families

• Supportive, accessible leadership that values clinical expertise and therapy input

• A stable pediatric setting where consistency and continuity of care matter

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive pediatric occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans

• Support residents with ADLs, fine motor skills, sensory processing, positioning, and functional mobility

• Deliver developmentally appropriate, goal-driven interventions in individual and group settings

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards

• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams on care planning, progress monitoring, and transitions

At PSC, occupational therapists are given the time, support, and collaboration needed to deliver meaningful care.

Responsibilities

OT - Occupational Therapist:

Clinical Practice & Resident Care

• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and direct occupational therapy services and programs.

• Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and chart reviews in accordance with physician orders and facility policy.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on residents’ medical, functional, and social histories.

• Provide individual, supervised, and group occupational therapy interventions.

• Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and consult with physicians regarding modifications as needed.

• Promote resident participation in individual and group therapeutic and recreational activities.

• Provide, recommend, fabricate, and train residents and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment, orthotics, and prosthetics as appropriate.

Documentation & Records Management

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, treatment records, and individual files.

• Complete required medical forms, reports, studies, and charting in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.

• Maintain current electronic records for all individuals treated.

• Adhere to departmental documentation procedures, ensuring notes are clear, descriptive, and reflective of resident response to care.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Care Planning

• Collaborate with administration, medical staff, nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation services.

• Participate in care planning meetings and discharge planning processes.

• Work with facility consultants as needed and assist with implementing recommended changes.

Program Development, Education & Quality

• Develop, implement, and maintain occupational therapy standards, policies, and procedures.

• Review and update departmental policies, procedures, manuals, and job descriptions at least annually.

• Conduct and participate in in-service education, orientation, and training programs for department staff.

• Participate in quality improvement, clinical, safety, and performance improvement initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

OT - Occupational Therapist:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Must possess current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• At least 1 year of experience in a medical pediatric population
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possesses and maintains current
• valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• This position requires regular interaction with patients, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.