Occupational Therapist, Casual - AHN Rehab Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health • Monroeville, PA

27d

About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills; coordinates work performed by support personnel; effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families and members of the healthcare team. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care, which are appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard, and possibly specialized, occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital, and regulatory standards. Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement including committees and educational offerings. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligible.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current driver's license may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Master’s Degree.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care, which are appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard, and possibly specialized, occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement including committees and educational offerings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees