Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess and plan rehabilitative programs that improve daily living and independence for patients with disabilities. The role requires a PA-ACOTE degree and licensure, with BLS prior to orientation.

You will work within a supportive team at St. Joseph Medical Center to provide individualized therapy and participate in the hospital’s comprehensive care programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• BLS certification required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan rehabilitative programs to build daily living and independence for individuals with disabilities.
• Use therapeutic techniques to adapt environments, teach skills, and modify tasks to reduce barriers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE-accredited)

PA licensure eligible or PA license

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited ACOTE program and completion of clinical rotations required.
• Certified Occupational Therapist or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required prior to the end of the orientation period

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.