Department: Occupational Therapy
Supervisor: OT Department Director
Employment Status: Part Time (Non-Exempt/Hourly)
Starting Rate: $32.00/hour
Laughlin’s Mission Statement: We empower children, teens, and families through client centered clinical and academic services in a safe, supportive environment, helping every child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
About Us:
Founded in 1956, Laughlin Children’s Center is a highly respected nonprofit outpatient organization committed to supporting the educational, emotional, and developmental needs of children ages two to eighteen across Pennsylvania. Through a coordinated team of expert educators and clinicians, the Center empowers children to build confidence, address learning and emotional challenges, and reach their full potential. By offering early childhood education, clinical, and academic services under one roof, Laughlin fosters meaningful collaboration across disciplines, ensuring each child receives comprehensive, individualized care.
The Opportunity:
Laughlin Children’s Center (The Center) is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to join our team!
Reporting to the Occupational Therapy Director, the Occupational Therapist will evaluate and provide treatment to children with developmental, sensory, physical, and/or functional challenges that impact participation in daily activities and meaningful occupations. The successful candidate will use clinical reasoning and professional judgment to develop individualized treatment plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members to support each child’s success.
Candidates with pediatric experience are strongly preferred. The ideal applicant is compassionate, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality, family-centered care.
We welcome you to join our team and help fulfill our mission to empower children and families to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations using standardized assessment tools, caregiver interviews, and clinical observations. Analyze and interpret assessment findings, prepare clear and timely evaluation reports, and communicate results and recommendations to families, referring providers, and other relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
- Complete documentation to obtain insurance authorizations and predeterminations.
- Develop initial treatment plans with appropriate goals. Revise and update treatment plans as necessary. Plan and execute treatment sessions with activities and interventions that incorporate evidence-based practices and are developmentally appropriate. Evaluate progress and determine readiness for discharge from therapy services.
- Maintain records of the occupational therapy program including treatment notes, reassessments, and progress reports.
- Provide education and training for families as indicated.
- Complete requirements to maintain professional licensure and certification including professional development.
- Provide supervision of student interns.
- Assist with equipment safety checks and maintenance.
- Make appropriate referrals to other allied health professionals if indicated.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
- Experience working with children and adolescents, including pediatric clinical placements, fieldwork, or professional practice preferred.
- Demonstrated passion for supporting the development, independence, and well-being of children with diverse learning, developmental, sensory, and physical needs.
- Knowledge of child development, sensory processing, motor development, and occupational performance across the lifespan, with understanding of pediatric populations.
- Ability to review, analyze, and interpret clinical, educational, and medical records to inform assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, educators, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Availability to provide services during after-school and evening hours
Licensure, Certifications and Clearances:
- Valid PA Occupational Therapist license
- Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
- Federal Criminal History Check
- Pennsylvania Criminal History Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- Compliance with regulations of accrediting bodies, including but not limited to current American Heart Association CPR Health Care Provider Certification.
What is in it for you:
- Pay based on experience and professional credentials
- Flexible schedule
- Supportive and team-oriented enviornment
Laughlin is actively seeking to build a resilient, vibrant and diverse team that reflects our clients’ identities, and we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunist (EEO). We provide work opportunities without regard to perceived or actual protected characteristics. We invite all interested candidates to apply.
If you are unable to complete this application due to diverse abilities, contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
All interested prospective candidates can forward their resumes to [email protected] for this opportunity.