Occupational Therapist

Company: Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: December 4, 2019

Job Description:

For more than 70 years, Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania has been helping people with disabilities gain greater independence. Our mission is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Our services include approved private school, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Children who receive these services are challenged with a variety of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. We strive to hire those who are passionate about the pediatric special needs population, have strong communications skills, enjoy a team environment and want to make a difference in the lives of those they assist. Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania Philadelphia Division is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in a variety of settings with community-based preschool aged children in Philadelphia. Some Easterseals center-based work will occur at our Wynnefield Heights school location as well. New graduates are welcome to apply as mentoring is available from experienced staff. Professionals at Easterseals work in a team environment with other skilled professionals to share resources and continually learn new practices. Competitive total compensation includes robust benefits employee benefit package. Job Requirements Graduation from an AOTA accredited program Hold current PA licensure in good standing An understanding of early childhood development Experience with school age/ educational practice model preferred Have own transportation and willing to travel locally; mileage reimbursement applies. Excellent communication skills Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are welcome to email their resume and cover letter to resumes@easterseals-sepa.org. Easterseals Southeastern Pennsylvania 3975 Conshohocken Avenue Philadelphia, PA

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