Occupational Therapist

Schuylkill • Tobyhanna, PA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers occupational therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Assesses patients based on diagnoses from referring physicians and develops or updates plans of care in collaboration with patients and families. Treatment supports participation in everyday living and improves quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.

The Occupational Therapist provides individualized, evidence-based care, reassesses patients as needed, and adjusts treatment plans to meet patient needs. The role communicates progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and other care team members, and completes documentation in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. This is an onsite position in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, with a day shift schedule; the site is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with two evenings to close.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Less than one year of experience; successful completion of clinical experiences required by the school program.
• Sound clinical reasoning to synthesize evaluation data and identify treatment diagnoses.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, and coworkers in a friendly, supportive manner.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent occupational therapy treatments.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments for Home Care only.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Licensed Occupational Therapist credential, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of clinical experience for Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement occupational therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
• Deliver individualized, evidence-based treatment using techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, splinting and durable medical equipment, and modalities.
• Provide occupational therapy treatment consistent with each patient's assessed needs.
• Reassess patients when indicated and modify occupational therapy plans accordingly.
• Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor, physician, and other team members.
• Develop and implement plans based on age-specific and population-specific needs using a developmental and patient- and family-directed approach.
• Provide supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
• Establish treatment plans with measurable goals and time frames.
• Provide cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
• Complete and submit documentation in accordance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level