Resources for Professionals
The vision of the Occupational Therapy department at CHOP is to lead the global Occupational Therapy Community in discovering the vast potential in children in their ability to attain functional independence in essential daily living skills and enhanced quality of life.
Our mission
We are committed to the becoming the world leader in pediatric habilitation and rehabilitation, in promoting independence in essential daily skills and enrichment of life experiences by:
- The provision of state of the art, innovative and culturally sensitive service provision to patients and families.
- Forming collaborative partnerships with caregivers, thus strengthening advocacy skills for them to support their children.
- Advancing the field of Occupational Therapy through research, staff mentoring and community education events that are grounded in best-practice treatment approaches.
- Participating in evidenced-based research that examines effectiveness and cost efficiency in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.
- Enhancing awareness of the vast potential in children in the global community.
For information on internship opportunities and other professional resources, please visit the following links:
- Occupational Therapy Internship
- Lynette Byarm Fellowship Lecture Series
- Advancing the Field of Occupational Therapy
For information on careers in Occupational Therapy at CHOP, visit our Careers site.
Contact Us
- 215-590-5819
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