Occupational Therapist: Empower Independence & Recovery

Allegheny Health Network; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Grove City seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits that impact independent living skills, and to coordinate care with families and the healthcare team.

You will perform assessments, establish goals, provide therapy interventions, document to standards, and participate in quality initiatives, while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligible.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• NBCOT

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits which impact their abilities to successfully perform independent living skills; coordinates work performed by support personnel; effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.
• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care, which are appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard, and possibly specialized, occupational therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement including committees and educational offerings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university

Master's Degree

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Grove City seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits that impact independent living skills, and to coordinate care with families and the healthcare team.

You will perform assessments, establish goals, provide therapy interventions, document to standards, and participate in quality initiatives, while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and company policies.