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Occupational Therapist, Scranton Rehab Hospital (Call-In, Days)
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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
Occupational Therapist, Scranton Rehab Hospital (Call-In, Days) Show Map
Location
475 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA, 18508, United States
Job Category
Occupational Therapist
Employee Type
6-Call In
Required Degree
4 Year Degree
Manage Others
No
Contact information
Name
Theresa Snyder
Phone
570-348-1455
tsnyde@allied-services.org
Description Under the supervision of the Director of Rehab and OT Team Leader, the Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements treatment for assigned patients. The Occupational Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients—adolescent through geriatric. The Occupational Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Occupational Therapy Department's policies and procedures.
Type of supervision exercised:
limited.
Jobs reporting to this position:
COTAs, aides, students, volunteers/observers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy required.
WORK EXPERIENCE
New graduates acceptable; One (1) to two (2) years Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Current licensure (or license eligible) as an Occupational Therapist by the PA State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs required.
Clearances required:
PA State Police criminal history check, PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline), PA Department of Human Services FBI fingerprint clearance and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable). Good written and verbal communication skills; and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, patients, and families. Valid PA driver's license required as position involves travel in community reintegration activities and between sites.. CPR Certification must be obtained and maintained. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age specific need and culture of the patient served. NBCOT certification preferred. Additional Information
Shift
Days
Benefits
- Dental Insurance