Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Flexible Evening Hours

The-Children; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Staff Therapist (Occupational Therapy) to evaluate and treat pediatric patients, from infants to young adults, at our Pittsburgh location. You will participate in interdisciplinary programs and collaborate with families to maximize functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, setting goals, implementing plans, tracking progress, planning discharges, and considering assistive technologies.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, MOT or OTD from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Must be registered with NBCOT.
• Successful pediatric affiliation or prior pediatric experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year pediatric experience preferred.
• Outpatient coding and billing experience preferred.
• Credentialing with in-state insurance providers preferred.
• Clearances: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments through objective tests and measures or standardized assessment tools.
• Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/family.
• Implements treatment plan of care and adjusts treatment goals and intervention.
• Uses objective data to assess frequency and duration of care to optimize therapy benefits.
• Prepares and plans for discharge during the course of treatment and initiates discharge when indicated.
• Assesses need for assistive technology appropriate for patient & family.

Education

BS/MS/MOT/OTD from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Staff Therapist (Occupational Therapy) to evaluate and treat pediatric patients, from infants to young adults, at our Pittsburgh location. You will participate in interdisciplinary programs and collaborate with families to maximize functional outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, setting goals, implementing plans, tracking progress, planning discharges, and considering assistive technologies.