Compassionate OT Therapist | Per Diem & Growth

Select Medical; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in McKeesport is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide per diem coverage. The OT will participate in discharge planning, supervise OTAs and OT/COTA students, and conduct individualized therapy regimens, monitoring patient responses and contributing to ongoing education.

Active OT licensure is required, along with BLS certification or completion within 90 days. This role offers flexible per diem scheduling and the chance to impact patient recovery in a critical

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment.
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services.

Skills

Discharge planning

Supervise OTAs

Individual therapy

Patient education

BLS certification

Education

OT Licensure

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital in McKeesport is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide per diem coverage. The OT will participate in discharge planning, supervise OTAs and OT/COTA students, and conduct individualized therapy regimens, monitoring patient responses and contributing to ongoing education.

Active OT licensure is required, along with BLS certification or completion within 90 days. This role offers flexible per diem scheduling and the chance to impact patient recovery in a critical