Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) at Siskin Children's Institute

Description

Job Title: Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Location: Siskin Children’s Institute – Outpatient Pediatric Setting

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our pediatric outpatient team. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for evaluating and providing evidence-based interventions to children with developmental, neurological, and sensory processing challenges. The ideal candidate demonstrates competence in evaluation and treatment within the pediatric population and collaborates well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in early intervention and parent coaching is highly valued in delivering family-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations with standardized testing and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services in areas such as fine motor development, sensory processing, self-care, and functional participation.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers to support skill carryover at home and in the community.
• Supervise and mentor COTAs to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team (PT, ST, and others) to support holistic care.
• Document treatment sessions, progress notes, and caregiver communication accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive pediatric therapy environment.
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
• Meaningful, family-centered work that directly impacts children’s lives.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required: 

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure in the state of Tennessee.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Pediatric outpatient experience.
• Experience working with autism spectrum disorder, developmental conditions, and sensory processing challenges.

Preferred: 

• Feeding therapy experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to supervise COTAs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist pediatric patients as needed.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and floor-based activity required.
• Active engagement in play-based and movement-based interventions.