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Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital

#Rehabilitation #Compassionate Care #Patient Care #Healthcare #Collaboration #BLS Certification #Dynamic Team #Emotional Support #Occupational Therapy

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to patient needs. They are also responsible for delegating therapy services and ensuring effective treatment programs for community reintegration.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have current state licensure or eligibility as an Occupational Therapist and must obtain BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment. Post-offer employment testing is required before starting work.

Team CollaborationBLS CertificationPatient CarePatient EducationTreatment PlanningEmotional SupportOccupational TherapyPatient EvaluationInterdisciplinary TeamworkVocational RehabilitationMedical KnowledgeNeurological DisordersSpinal Cord InjuriesFunctional Treatment ProgramsOrthopedic IssuesBrain Injuries

Job description

Overview Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, In partnership with Select Medical Position: Occupational TherapistLocation: 1135 Old West Chocolate AveHummelstown, Pennsylvania 17036 Schedule: Per Diem, (Minimum requirement- 2- 8 hour weekend shifts per month - Saturday or Sunday) Compensation: $65.00 per hour Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
Make A Difference at Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital Culture: Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to staff engagement, collaboration, and innovation.
We support a dynamic interdisciplinary team with a focus on inclusion and patient success.
The Therapy and nursing teams are close partners and support each other to increase patient outcomes.
Our setting is designed to give each patient your full attention, with time to truly make a difference.
State of the art technology: Specialized equipment such as a functional ADL suite, as well as the upper extremity systems.
Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required. Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required. *Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.