Pediatric OT Assistant - Hands-On Therapy & Growth

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our pediatric care team. Under licensed OT supervision, you will provide treatment to an inpatient caseload, maintain the treatment areas, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional growth through mentorship, clinical competencies, and active participation in department initiatives.

Qualifications

• Reads and reviews the medical record to understand the patient’s diagnosis, precautions, goals and treatment plans.
• Performs Occupational Therapy Interventions including activities of daily living, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic group interventions, dynamic therapeutic functional activities, aquatic therapy, and other strategies allowed under COTA licensure act under supervision by the occupational therapist.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to intervention and documents patient progress in the chart.
• Instructs patients and parents in home programs including exercise, bathroom transfers, self-care/independent ADL programs, and school re-entry home programs.
• Informs the occupational therapist of progress/problems with specific patients.
• Performs care coordination tasks associated with patient care, including communication with hospital and community providers, tracking of medical equipment, etc.

Responsibilities

• Reads and reviews the medical record to understand the patient’s diagnosis, precautions, goals and treatment plans. Asks questions regarding unclear information.
• Performs Occupational Therapy Interventions including activities of daily living, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic group interventions, dynamic therapeutic functional activities, aquatic therapy, and other strategies allowed under COTA licensure act under supervision by the occupational therapist. Can treat patients in any setting in the hospital, including the ambulatory network.
• Evaluates the patient’s response to intervention and documents patient progress in the chart.
• Instructs patients and parents in home programs including exercise, bathroom transfers, self-care/independent ADL programs, and school re-entry home programs.
• Informs the occupational therapist of progress/problems with specific patients.
• Performs care coordination tasks associated with patient care, including communication with hospital and community providers, tracking of medical equipment, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate's Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our pediatric care team. Under licensed OT supervision, you will provide treatment to an inpatient caseload, maintain the treatment areas, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional growth through mentorship, clinical competencies, and active participation in department initiatives.