Pediatric OT — Collaborative, Play-Based Therapy

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Children's Satellite in Erie, PA is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on pediatric therapy that is play-based, evidence-informed, and tailored to each child's development, with a strong family-centered approach.

You will collaborate with physicians and therapists across the department, contribute to launching a new satellite location, and help children reach their fullest potential through personalized care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and creative Occupational Therapist
• Experience with pediatric therapy
• Play-based and evidence-informed approach
• Collaborative environment
• Support children and families

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation of assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries per department standards.
• Communicate patient status to referring physicians and health care team members.
• Complete charge and statistics for services rendered.
• Schedule patients to meet productivity standards while delivering quality care.
• Provide home instructions to patients and families as applicable.
• Perform OT assessment, reassessment, and treatment for pediatric patients.
• Develop and update plan of care with goals and treatment plans.
• Modify plan of care based on patient response and status.
• Rotate through treatment areas to support organizational needs.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Collaborative teamwork

Documentation

Evidence-informed practice

Job description

UPMC Children's Satellite in Erie, PA is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on pediatric therapy that is play-based, evidence-informed, and tailored to each child's development, with a strong family-centered approach.

You will collaborate with physicians and therapists across the department, contribute to launching a new satellite location, and help children reach their fullest potential through personalized care.