Occupational Therapist

Nationwide Healthcare Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our 87-bed facility in Philadelphia, PA. You will develop individualized plans of care and use standardized tests to demonstrate patient improvement.

You will collaborate with other disciplines, supervise therapy staff, and contribute to quality care for residents recovering from surgery or illness.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized plans of care to facilitate optimal performance using standardized tests and measures as evidence for improvement.
• Identify need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Provide supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and support personnel in accordance with state license requirements and professional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

PA OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Join Our Team at Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a 87-bed facility in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents as they recover from surgery or illness.

Responsibilities:

• Develop individualized plans of care to facilitate optimal performance using standardized tests and measures as evidence for improvement

• Identify need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient

• Provide supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and support personnel in accordance with state license requirements and professional standards

• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapist curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), or its successor organizations

• Must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania

• Possess good organizational and time management skills

• Possess good verbal and written communication skills

About Us:

At Laurel Square, we believe in providing exemplary post-hospital recovery care steeped in family warmth and values. We are proud to be recognized in the community for our expert post-acute services, goal-oriented physical, occupational and speech therapy, and welcoming, homelike environment.

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