OT - Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics

Pediatric Specialty CarePoint Pleasant, PA
19dOnsite

About The Position

At Pediatric Specialty Care at Point Pleasant, occupational therapy supports children and young adults with complex medical and developmental needs. Care is delivered thoughtfully, collaboratively, and with the time needed to make meaningful progress, never rushed or reduced to productivity targets. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist who values consistency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and developmentally appropriate, family-centered care. This role is well suited for an OT who wants to build skills and relationships while supporting functional independence across daily routines, play, mobility, and participation. Why OTs Choose PSC at Point Pleasant Manageable caseloads that allow for individualized, pediatric-focused care Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, education, and care teams Ongoing relationships with children, young adults, and their families Supportive, accessible leadership that values clinical expertise and therapy input A stable pediatric setting where consistency and continuity of care matter At PSC at Point Pleasant, occupational therapists are given the time, support, and collaboration needed to deliver meaningful care. If you’re looking for a role that values clinical judgment and steady practice, we’d love to connect. Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA is located at: 90 Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant, PA 18950.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
  • State license to practice occupational therapy required.
  • Two years’ experience in occupational therapy preferred.
  • Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach.
  • Ability to direct others necessary.
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
  • Current, valid CPR/BLS credential
  • Sense of responsibility and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members required.
  • Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
  • Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents, as well as other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner necessary.
  • Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

  • Initiates skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.
  • Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for individuals in occupational therapy program.
  • Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of indviduals to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
  • Provides input for Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy.
  • Maintains statistical records of indviduals’ treatments.
  • Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
  • Records and updates individual’s care plan.
  • Submits requisition for supplies needed in the treatment of individuals to Director of Occupational Therapy.
  • Assumes all duties of the Director of Occupational Therapy, if applicable, during absences including supervision of COTA’s and Occupational Therapy Aides. Assumes responsibility for all necessary documentation.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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