Join Our Team
If you have a passion for pediatric therapy and want to work in an exceptional practice environment, we invite you to take a closer look at Cincinnati Children's. You will be inspired by the courage of our pediatric patients. You will provide clinical care in a setting that uses the most advanced technology and research to provide the best care possible.
Our occupational and physical therapists are respected, integral members of a team that delivers exceptional therapy services to children from infancy through early adulthood.
We are passionate about taking care of children today and seeking new and better ways to care for them in the future.
New Employee Orientation
The Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy has an extensive orientation and competency program. All new therapists are paired with clinical trainers who will help them master all skills necessary to complete their assigned competencies.
Clinical Education
Cincinnati Children's has one of the largest pediatric training programs within a single institution in the country. Our Division of OT / PT provides clinical educational opportunities to students from many universities. Each year we help train students to be better prepared for a career in pediatric therapy. Many of these students have such a positive experience here that they apply for permanent positions.
Clinical Advancement Program
Our Clinical Advancement Program provides therapists with an opportunity to be recognized for their advanced clinical skills, increase their income, and become more involved in leadership roles within the organization.
This unique program provides the opportunity for clinical therapists who demonstrate leadership, advanced clinical knowledge and skills to grow professionally throughout their careers. Cincinnati Children's believes that recognizing, rewarding and retaining experienced therapists in positions of direct patient care will improve the quality of patient care.
Post-Professional Residency
Cincinnati Children's offers a one year, post-professional residency for advanced training in pediatric physical therapy. It is designed to significantly advance the physical therapist's preparation as a provider of patient care services. Our program combines opportunities for ongoing clinical supervision and mentoring with a theoretical basis for advanced practice and scientific inquiry.
Applications for this year's program beginning July 30, 2012 are being accepted through March 15, 2012.
Download the flyer (pdf) or email Cathy Bookser-Feister, PT, MS, PCS (catherine.bookser-feister@cchmc.org) for more details about the program.
Leading the Way in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Research
The Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation is the largest pediatric research program in the Midwest and employs more than 2,000 people. Nationally Cincinnati Children's is among the top two children's hospitals receiving funding from the National Institutes of Health.
The Division of OT / PT research program is led by a PhD therapist with extensive research knowledge. Our therapists direct research projects in a wide variety of clinical areas. These researchers are helping to shape the lives of our patients and the future of occupational and physical therapy practice.
Our goal is to lead improvements in child health by contributing to the body of knowledge regarding the effectiveness of OT and PT interventions.
Pursuing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Cincinnati Children's Division of OT / PT takes an innovative approach to integrating evidence into clinical practice. We have a dedicated and experienced staff that coordinates our EBP program. All clinical staff have an opportunity to participate in the EBP initiative. Our therapists are involved in identifying best practices and using evidence to guide their practice. The Division of OT / PT is committed to improving care by developing and publishing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
A Rewarding Career
"This hospital, and our division, creates an environment that allows me to help these little ones and put smiles on their faces. It warms my heart to help make a difference in their lives."
- Vic Voegele, physical therapist
You will find:
- Variety of caseloads
- Access to the most advanced research
- Emphasis on evidence-based care
- Educational opportunities
- Flexible hours
- Career and leadership development
- Extensive orientation and training
- Mentoring opportunities
- Generous benefits, including tuition reimbursement for post-graduate studies
A Great Place to Work
- Named among 10 best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked in the top nine by Leapfrog Group
- Voted among the "Best Places to Work" in Greater Cincinnati and Ohio
Join Our Team
Join us in our vision to become the leader in pursuing the best possible care and in changing the outcomes for the children we serve.
To learn more, contact Connie Scully at 513-636-8396 or email your resume directly to connie.scully@cchmc.org or you may apply online.
