Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Build Skills & Independence

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to evaluate developmental and functional status, administer therapy, and fabricate adaptive equipment and splints to improve independence. You will document progress, educate families, and maintain caseload records.

Role includes ongoing education, participation in staff training, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance evidence-based practice in pediatric therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• State of Ohio Licensure in Occupational Therapy required.
• Registered: NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) required; CPR certification within 60 days post hire or post expiration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients to determine developmental or functional status and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Delivers therapeutic treatment to enhance development, function, and independence using activities and modalities.
• Fabricates or recommends adaptive equipment, splints, or casts and instructs on their use.
• Educates patients and families on treatment goals, home activities, and compliance.
• Documents progress and maintains caseload administration, scheduling, and billing as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to evaluate developmental and functional status, administer therapy, and fabricate adaptive equipment and splints to improve independence. You will document progress, educate families, and maintain caseload records.

Role includes ongoing education, participation in staff training, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance evidence-based practice in pediatric therapy.