Inpatient Occupational Therapist - $5K Sign-On Bonus

Independence Health System; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks an Occupational Therapist to perform evaluations and develop patient-centered plans of care across hospital settings. You will collaborate with rehab teams, document progress in the EMR, and educate patients and families about therapy goals.

You will support discharge planning, participate in program development, and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards. Flexibility for weekend/evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program approved by AOTA.
• Strong leadership, organizational skills, independent and critical thinking.
• Current PA State Licensure (OT) and CPR/AED certification.
• Preferred: Masters/Doctorate in OT; 1–3 years healthcare experience; Hand Therapist certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform OT evaluations and establish plans of care for patients.
• Document therapy care in EMR with progress and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about treatment and goals.
• Collaborate with physicians and rehab team to adjust treatment programs.
• Promote program development and quality improvement in Rehab.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & EMR

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Patient education

Education

Accredited OT program

Masters or Doctorate in OT preferred

PA OT licensure

Tools

EMR documentation system

CPT/CDM coding knowledge

Billing/compliance knowledge

Job description

Independence Health System seeks an Occupational Therapist to perform evaluations and develop patient-centered plans of care across hospital settings. You will collaborate with rehab teams, document progress in the EMR, and educate patients and families about therapy goals.

You will support discharge planning, participate in program development, and ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards. Flexibility for weekend/evening shifts may be required.