The Occupational Therapy (OT) team at Kennedy Krieger Institute provides evaluation and treatment to improve clients' fine motor skills, activities of daily living (including eating, dressing, hygiene, toileting and play activities), oral motor skills and adaptive seating needs.
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About Us
Occupational therapy functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team in screening and evaluating children, adolescents and adults for neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory integrative and developmental levels of function.
Our Services
The occupational therapy team at Kennedy Krieger Institute provides services to inpatient, outpatient, community and school programs.
Our Team
The occupational therapists at Kennedy Krieger have professional certifications and advanced training in a variety of pediatric rehabilitation therapies.
Occupational Therapy Premasters Training
The Kennedy Krieger Institute Department of Occupational Therapy offers clinical training placements for students currently pursuing a graduate level degree in occupational therapy. These placements provide clinical experience and typically occur in the student’s final year. The length of the affiliation is determined by AOTA guidelines, which typically consists of a 12-week affiliation. (An OT student typically completes two 12-week affiliations and Kennedy Krieger accepts students who are completing their 2nd Level 2 placement).
Looking to Grow Your Career?
We are seeking enthusiastic licensed and certified occupational therapists to join our team. Our OTs provide evidenced-based services to children, adolescents and young adults across a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, Kennedy schools and in the home and community. We incorporate a variety of specialty evaluation and treatment strategies to ensure successful outcomes with our patients.
