Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Independent Contractor
Company: The Children's Home of Pittsburgh
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Children's Home
of Pittsburgh is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Contract Workers to join us in providing Early Intervention home
based services to patients birth to age 3 in Allegheny County
and/or Butler County. The Occupational Therapist will be
responsible to implement EI services according to the child's IFSP.
Therapists will have the ability to determine availability and
schedule. Therapists will have the opportunity to collaborate with
other speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical
therapists, and developmental specialists. Office space will be
available as needed for administrative tasks related to caseload.
Candidates must live in the Pittsburgh or surrounding areas.
Requirements: Essential Functions: Must have the flexibility to
schedule early intervention patients on evenings and weekends as
needed. Occupational Therapy treatment consists of evaluation,
treatment planning, treatment implementation, consultation,
documentation, follow up and discharge planning. Demonstrate
awareness and ability to implement Occupational Therapy treatment
following all necessary safety precautions for self and patient.
Ensure required documentation is completed for all patients within
specific timeframes. The treatment provided is consistent with best
practice, evidence-based practice, and adheres to all policies,
procedures, and HIPAA. Ensure clear communication between the
therapist and patient/family or other members of the medical team.
Attends and participates in mandatory staff meetings. Demonstrate
independence in professional growth through continuing education or
other sources such as workshops, seminars, etc. Participate in the
clinical education of students as appropriate. Perform all other
duties, as assigned. Minimum Skills and Abilities Required:
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program with 3-5
years of experience working with the pediatric population on the
developmental needs of the patient. Early Intervention experience
preferred. Maintains current Occupational Therapy License in the
State of Pennsylvania. Maintains current NBCOT certification.
Capacity to develop proficiency in the performance of various
treatment protocols. Interpersonal and communication skills
necessary to effectively communicate and work with all staff
including other therapists and members of the medical team.
Experience in designing developmental treatment plans and feeding
plans. Must have working knowledge of computers to complete
documentation electronically and in a timely manner. Functional
Requirements: Must be able to perform occupational therapy services
a minimum of eight hours per day. Ability to sustain moderate
physical activities including but not limited to getting on and off
dynamic therapy equipment, sitting and moving on the floor,
kneeling, and standing up numerous times, ability to hand suspended
equipment from ceiling hooks, ability to move children in and out
of developmental positions, ability to transfer children to
wheelchairs, beds, cars, etc. Must be able to push, pull, lift, and
carry up to 50 pounds independently. Ability to communicate
information in a professional and courteous manner with other staff
and families. Manual dexterity necessary to operate medical
equipment, computer, telephone system, and other equipment. Ability
to operate a motor vehicle and/or access other means of
transportation in order to travel locally for business related to
The Children's Home. Displays strong decision making and
problem-solving skills. Demonstrates professional behaviors.
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