What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Occupational Therapist position at KnowHireMatch?
About The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient pediatric rehab team. You'll provide individualized, one-on-one care to children from birth through 21 years old in a supportive, growth-oriented environment that values authenticity, inclusion, and exceptional patient care.
Our collaborative model emphasizes multi-disciplinary teamwork with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists, allowing you to contribute your expertise while benefiting from mentorship and peer-to-peer learning.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join Us
Professional Development
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our outpatient pediatric rehab team. You'll provide individualized, one-on-one care to children from birth through 21 years old in a supportive, growth-oriented environment that values authenticity, inclusion, and exceptional patient care.
Our collaborative model emphasizes multi-disciplinary teamwork with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists, allowing you to contribute your expertise while benefiting from mentorship and peer-to-peer learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on functional independence and meaningful outcomes.
- Provide therapeutic interventions including ADL/IADL training, therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment recommendations, and environmental modifications.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home programs, compensatory strategies, and safe use of equipment.
- Recommend and train patients on specialized devices such as splints, mobility aids, or assistive technology.
- Document evaluations, progress notes, and interventions accurately in EHR.
- Collaborate with PTs, SLPs, physicians, and other professionals for coordinated care.
- Reassess and adjust treatment plans to optimize progress and patient success.
- Engage in continuing education and maintain ethical, professional standards of practice.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current or pending state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
- Strong clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Compassionate, patient, and adaptable in approach to care.
Why Join Us
Professional Development
- Mentorship and peer-to-peer support.
- Unlimited CEU learning (live/on-demand), free course seats, and annual CEU reimbursement.
- Professional Education Planning (PEP) for personalized specialization.
- Monthly Journal Club to apply new research into practice.
- Hosted CEU courses in orthopedics and pediatrics.
- Residency opportunities: Pediatric OT, Pediatric PT, Pediatric SLP, Sports, Ortho, Hand, Vestibular, Oncology, and more.
- Clinical Career Ladder to reward skill advancement.
- Leadership development programs to prepare you for mentorship and management roles.
- DeNovo Equity Partnership Model: opportunity to open your own clinic with full company support.
- Competitive salary with $10K sign-on bonus or student loan repayment option.
- Comprehensive benefits package starting day one.
- Performance bonus opportunities.
- Guaranteed administration time built into schedule.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Salary : $65,000 - $95,000