Occupational Therapist - Contract
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Blackbird Health
PA
Summary
The Occupational Therapist will efficiently and accurately provide evidence-based evaluations and treatment sessions focused on supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning, and daily activity participation. This role involves developing and implementing individualized treatment plans through collaboration with other specialty providers.
Job Description
About Blackbird Health
Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey & Maryland—and we’re growing into new markets in 2027.
At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.
Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist efficiently and accurately provides evidence-based evaluations and treatment sessions focused on supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning, and participation in daily activities. Through collaboration with other specialty providers, this position develops and implements individualized treatment plans for new and existing Blackbird patients.
As part of a fast-growing, innovative startup, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge, interdisciplinary care models and help shape the future of behavioral and developmental healthcare.
Enjoy the flexibility of a remote environment, with the option to work onsite on a need basis (1x a week) in our Fort Washington, Exton, Langhorne, King of Prussia or Doylestown PA clinic locations.
What makes you, you:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
- Proficient in navigating electronic medical record systems and related technology.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continued professional development.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Flexibility and initiative to adapt in a dynamic, innovative work environment.
- Receptive to clinical feedback and committed to professional growth.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Complete a set number (minimum 6 per week) of 60-minute occupational therapy evaluations (direct clinical service), with 30-minute documentation time (non-direct clinical service).
- Identify candidates for short-term, focused OT treatment programs and conduct 30-minute treatment sessions as clinically indicated.
- Participate in weekly team meetings (approximately 30 minutes per week).
- Maintain a clinical schedule that includes a combination of morning and evening evaluation times (8–10 am and 3–7 pm) and weekday/weekend availability (preference for candidates with weekend availability).
- This position will primarily focus on weekday evaluations after 3 pm EST and/or weekend evaluations.
The basics you’ll need:
- Education: Master’s degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
- Licensure: Licensure: Valid Pennsylvania state license in Occupational Therapy.
- Experience: At least two years of experience providing occupational therapy services in a pediatric or multidisciplinary setting; experience with telehealth preferred.
Salary Range$45—$55 USD
Join us!
To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together.
“It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.”
Fostering an inclusive environment:
Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] so we can support you.
Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application — this helps us process your application more efficiently.
Blackbird Health offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, with plans to expand to new markets in 2025. Our services include comprehensive evaluations and assessments, medication management, and therapy services.
Our whole-child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each child’s challenges, allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. By looking at a complete picture of what is impacting a child's wellbeing, Blackbird Health provides precise care that leads to lasting, meaningful outcomes. Grounded in deep respect for each child, empathy for all parents, and compassion for every family, we help children, teens, and young adults face their mental health challenges so they can spread their wings and fly.
The unique Blackbird Health assessment begins with a thorough evaluation that takes into account all factors contributing to a young person’s mental health and development—including speech and language, genetics, behavior, cognition, psychology, and more. We apply a developmental lens to every aspect of our evaluation, recognizing that mental health concerns must be understood within the context of a child’s developmental stage. This leads to more complete diagnoses and understanding of causes. Together with the family, we then create a treatment plan aligned with their goals. Once the plan is agreed upon, we match each child with the right provider and sequence care to build effectively over time.
Ongoing care is at the heart of what we do. We stay closely connected with families through regular check-ins to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed, ensuring continuous growth.
Founded
2015
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Blackbird Health offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, with plans to expand to new markets in 2025. Our services include comprehensive evaluations and assessments, medication management, and therapy services.
Our whole-child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each child’s challenges, allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. By looking at a complete picture of what is impacting a child's wellbeing, Blackbird Health provides precise care that leads to lasting, meaningful outcomes. Grounded in deep respect for each child, empathy for all parents, and compassion for every family, we help children, teens, and young adults face their mental health challenges so they can spread their wings and fly.
The unique Blackbird Health assessment begins with a thorough evaluation that takes into account all factors contributing to a young person’s mental health and development—including speech and language, genetics, behavior, cognition, psychology, and more. We apply a developmental lens to every aspect of our evaluation, recognizing that mental health concerns must be understood within the context of a child’s developmental stage. This leads to more complete diagnoses and understanding of causes. Together with the family, we then create a treatment plan aligned with their goals. Once the plan is agreed upon, we match each child with the right provider and sequence care to build effectively over time.
Ongoing care is at the heart of what we do. We stay closely connected with families through regular check-ins to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed, ensuring continuous growth.
Founded
2015
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Allentown, Pennsylvania
