Lead Occupational Therapist - Part Time/Full Time - Pediatrics

Company: Skills on the Hill LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Skills on the Hill - Occupational Therapist, Arlington, Virginia & Washington, DC: Calling All Pediatric Miracle Workers! Are you a GLIMMER OF HOPE for children facing functional challenges? Are you ready to unleash your SUPERHERO POWERS as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist? If you're looking to combine your passion for therapy with the power of play, Skills on the Hill has the perfect role for you! We are a pediatric therapy practice with locations in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, VA that specializes in supporting and empowering children and families to climb to their fullest potential. We are seeking a full time Occupational Therapist to work in our pediatric therapy clinic located in Arlington, VA & Washington, DC. Why You'll Love Us: Healing Headquarters: Join a team that transforms obstacles into opportunities for our youngest heroes. Innovation Hub: Explore cutting-edge therapies and technologies in our playground of possibilities. Super Sidekicks: Collaborate with a league of extraordinary therapists who share your passion and dedication and an administrative support team that lets you focus on clinical care. Heroic Support: Receive the training and resources you need to conquer every challenge. Rewards Fit for a Champion: Enjoy competitive compensation and perks because superheroes deserve the best! What We Need from You: Heart of Gold: Your empathy and compassion must be as strong as your clinical skills. Powerful Partnerships: Teamwork makes the dream work—collaborate with families and colleagues alike. Quest for Knowledge: Stay curious and continue to learn, because there's always a new chapter in every hero's journey. Unstoppable Drive: Face every obstacle with determination, creativity, and a smile. Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept): Therapeutic Quests: Conduct comprehensive evaluations, deliver fun therapy, and design and implement treatment plans that unlock each child's potential. Triumphant Transformations: Use play and evidence-based practices to unleash possibilities and celebrate milestones alongside our brave pediatric warriors. Alliance Building: Elevate, educate, and forge strong connections with families, caregivers, and our multidisciplinary team. Documentation Mastery: Keep track of victories and strategies for future endeavors. Requirements: Requirements & Qualifications to Join Our League: Masterful Degree: A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution, advanced experience a plus but not required. License to Heal: Virginia and DC state licensure (or eligibility) to practice your heroic craft. Experience: Experience in pediatric occupational therapy is heroic. We are seeking heroes with least 5 years experience due to this being a leadership role Value Alignment: Collaboration, inclusivity, lifelong learning, accountability, credibility, and adaptability is what we live and work by. Availability to Work with Our Squad: Due to the responsibilities involved, we prefer someone who can work 20-40 hours a week. Clearance for the Hero Hall of Fame: Ability to pass background check, valid CPR/first aid certification or ability to obtain and current TB test. Tech-Savvy Superpowers: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, iPad, and EMR system wizardry. Superhero-Level Communication Powers: Masterful communication skills, both written and verbal. Magical Child-Whispering Talents: Use a special flair to vanquish learning obstacles and boost brain power! Perks: Well stocked and organized clinic with sensory equipment, games, other therapeutic supplies Access to clinical resources, available online and in office Flexible schedule and autonomy Scheduling handled by admin team so you can concentrate on your patients Waiting list of children ready for immediate scheduling Opportunities for additional work in the future so you can grow with us Accrued paid time off Employer paid professional liability insurance Minimum Qualifications: Occupational Therapist with experience in outpatient pediatrics, schools, and/or early intervention and a wide range of clinical experiences including diagnoses and ages Degree from an accredited school or program and NBCOT Current Board of Occupational Therapy license issued by the state of DC and/or VA or ability to obtain Knowledgeable of evidence-based practices found to benefit children Experience and ability to work independently, using critical thinking skills and processes to arrive at objective, results-oriented decisions within the context of patient care and organizational priorities. Candidate should demonstrate good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills with a variety of individuals and groups. Should exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. Good working knowledge in all applicable computer programs (Microsoft Office) and use of iPad. Role of Lead Occupational Therapist at Skills on the Hill, LLC: Provide client-based treatment and ongoing parent/family/teacher education Plan individual treatment programs based on client’s needs and adjust as needed Administer pediatric standardized assessments Promote development of skills in areas of fine/visual motor, feeding, self-help, sensory processing, and social-emotional development and engage children in activities to reduce behaviors that may interfere with learning and cognitive functioning. Supervise, manage, discipline, encourage and advocate for direct reports. Participate in interviews for candidates in specific discipline as part of the hiring process. Review discipline specific intake paperwork for intake coordinator when clinical expertise is needed Create, assign, update, maintain and distribute clinical competencies for department Manage discipline specific supplies and materials and/or assessments. Assist with developing new programming Assist with marketing for respective discipline and collaborate with other discipline leads for companywide initiatives. Provide backup coverage for specific discipline in the case of emergencies. Assist with creating and updating discipline specific procedures for company to improve processes and procedures. Assist the Administrative Manager and Clinical Director with schedule optimization for respective divisions. Our practice specializes in working with children who have the following diagnoses: Feeding difficulties / oral motor delays Sensory processing and motor planning difficulties Global developmental delays Neuromuscular impairments Genetic disorders Learning disabilities Autism ADHD & self regulation challenges Executive functioning weaknesses Visual motor and perceptual deficits Cerebral Palsy Down Syndrome Physical Requirements: Duties require extensive standing and walking. Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients. Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Ready to Answer the Call? If you're ready to harness your powers for good and become a part of our Skills on the Hill PEDIATRIC MIRACLE WORKER team, assemble your resume and prepare your cover letter to explain why you're the hero we need. Don your cape and apply today—because every child deserves a hero! Join us in rewriting the story of pediatric therapy - one miraculous moment at a time. Apply now and help us in supporting and empowering children and families to climb to their fullest potential. Visit our website at www.skillsonthehill.com to learn more about our practice

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