Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Flexible Hours & Evenings

WellSpan Health; Stevens Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

Education assistance

DailyPay

Parental leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide OT services for pediatric patients, guiding therapy through evidence-based activities and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role includes evaluating patients, planning individualized programs, and supervising COTAs. Schedule: Monday–Friday with day/evening hours and weekend/holiday rotations; entry-level friendly with PA licensure and BLS on hire. Comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy (accredited program).
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients using evidence-based evaluation techniques.
• Plan individualized occupational therapy program with sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities based on the individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interests/goals.
• Provide instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Coordinate occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Provides supervision of COTAs and Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.

Skills

SBAR communication

COTAs supervision

Hand hygiene adherence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist

BLS Certification

Job description

WellSpan Health is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide OT services for pediatric patients, guiding therapy through evidence-based activities and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.

The role includes evaluating patients, planning individualized programs, and supervising COTAs. Schedule: Monday–Friday with day/evening hours and weekend/holiday rotations; entry-level friendly with PA licensure and BLS on hire. Comprehensive benefits offered.