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Full Time Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$91,444 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Completes patient evaluations, develops treatment plans and implements treatment programs. Administers treatment at multiple locations for in/out patients. Supervises COTA daily as needed. Complete timely communication and documentation of patient related information. Represents OT in various multidisciplinary meetings. Assists in OT department cross training of OT personnel. SupervisesOTR/ COTA
field work students and volunteers. Promotes safety in the department on a daily basis and participates in and presents in-services to OT staff and others. Assists in developing and implementing program development. Provides back-up for departmental therapists during vacation periods.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.EDUCATION
Doctoral Degree or Masters degree from an accredited occupational therapy is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required. The Occupational Therapist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania or New Jersey state law (based on work location).TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Successful completion course work and completion of required clinical affiliations from an accredited occupational therapy educational program. CPR certification Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Benefits
- Dental Insurance