Occupational Therapist New Grads Welcome

Sterling-Healthcare-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Media, PA is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem role. You will assess residents, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with the care team to promote recovery and independence.

Qualified candidates hold an ACOTE‑accredited OT degree and PA license; strong organizational, time management, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Requires good organizational and time management skills.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Based on findings from the initial evaluation, develop an individualized plan of care to facilitate optimal performance using standardized tests and measures as evidence for improvement.
• Identify the need for and make a 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

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

Sterling Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a 164-bed subacute care and skilled nursing facility located in a tranquil setting in Media, PA. We take pride in providing the community with an array of post-acute services and specialized programs.

Shift Type:

• Per Diem

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Based on findings from the initial evaluation, develop an individualized plan of care to facilitate optimal performance using standardized tests and measures as evidence for improvement.

2. Identify the need for and make a referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have graduated 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.

2. Must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania

3. Requires good organizational and time management skills

4. Requires good verbal and written communication skills

We look forward to reviewing your resume! EOE