Lymphedema Occupational Therapist

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its outpatient office in Mohnton, PA. The role evaluates, plans, and implements treatment programs for referred patients and supervises assistants, aides, and students within the Rehabilitation Continuum.

The position emphasizes collaboration with hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, and other health professionals. A PA OT license is required, with temporary licensure options.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
• Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
• Maintains working relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

*This role is located in our Outpatient office at Gateway (1020 Grings Hill Rd., Mohnton, PA 19608).

The OccupationalTherapist:

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
• Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
• Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

Benefits:

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
• Health benefits start first of the month following start date!

Work Schedule

Day shift. Flexible Scheduling. Must work two Evenings until 6:30pm

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Certification and Licensure

• PA Occupational Therapy License
• PA Occupational Therapy Temp Licensure will be required in lieu of full licensure
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.