Occupational Therapist (OT)

Schuylkill Center • Pottsville, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Schuylkill Center is excited to offer our new in-house model of Rehab at Schuylkill Center! Currently, we are adding a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to our valuable team of therapists. The Occupational Therapist (OT) will screen, examine and evaluate residents, including history, systems review, applications of appropriate tests and measures and interprets findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and time required to achieve it, identify precautions and design a plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the resident and caregivers, implements the treatment plan and completes all related documentation required for those services. Supervision of Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support staff in accordance to state licensure requirements and professional standards. Occupational Therapist (OT) will attend and contributes to resident care, staff conferences and other related meetings. Consults with and makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the resident. Provide exceptional customer service: ensures that resident and families receive the highest quality of service in caring and compassionate environment. Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for Clinical Programming and for maintaining efficiency standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required and must have a valid professional license by discipline for state
• A minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility is required, as is the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• New Grads will be considered.
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate patience, courtesy, excellent customer service skills, dependability, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Screen, examine and evaluate residents, including history, systems review, applications of appropriate tests and measures and interprets findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and time required to achieve it, identify precautions and design a plan of care.
• Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the resident and caregivers, implements the treatment plan and completes all related documentation required for those services.
• Supervision of Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support staff in accordance to state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Attend and contributes to resident care, staff conferences and other related meetings.
• Consults with and makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the resident.
• Provide exceptional customer service: ensures that resident and families receive the highest quality of service in caring and compassionate environment.
• Responsible for Clinical Programming and for maintaining efficiency standards.

Benefits

• Daily Pay Option!
• One Location, No Daily Travel
• Competitive Pay Rates!
• Emplolyee Referral Program
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
• An employer who cares about YOU

What This Job Offers

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