Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Tower Health; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Collaborative work environment

Focused on patient outcomes

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Chester Montgomery Service Area. The role involves providing specialized in-home therapy for clients aged 18 and older whose lives have been disrupted by various challenges. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree or equivalent experience, along with relevant certifications.

The position offers a structured work schedule with no holiday or weekend rotations, allowing for balanced caseloads and flexibility. Join a dedicated team that values patient-focused care and dynamic collaboration for positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must complete and maintain all competencies and trainings as required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience with in-home patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments to clients 18 years and older.
• Assess client's abilities and develop treatment objectives.
• Coordinate with clients' family and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Physical therapy techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BLS Certification

Occupational Therapy License

Job description

Job Summary

For Chester Montgomery Service Area

Work Schedule: 8A-430P; (2) one week and (3) days the next week. No Holiday or weekend rotation

• Provides medically directed occupational therapy treatments to clients 18 years of age and older whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury or illness, developmental problems, the aging process, and social or psychological difficulties.
• Provides client's needed specialized assistance in learning skills to enable them to lead lives satisfying to themselves. Provides assessment of the individual's abilities to carry out necessary physical and emotional functions in relation to their prognosis.
• Provides treatment objectives which are identified and coordinated with the client's family members, physician, and appropriate community resources to assure maximum independence, productivity, and satisfaction.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Master''s Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master''s Degree

Certification and Licensure

• Current Valid Driver's License
• BLS Certification
• PA Occupational Therapy License

Why Tower Health at Home?

• Close, in-home patient interactions provide more control over positive patient outcomes
• Balanced caseloads allow for flexible scheduling

Tower Health at Home provides a comprehensive range of services that allows patients to recover from a short-term illness or manage a chronic condition in the comfort of their own home. Our team of healthcare professionals work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in our patient's home for their home health or hospice needs. Here, you’ll work among experienced professionals in a tight knit, supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and growth is encouraged.

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, Tower Direct 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.