Occupational Therapist OT

Sterling Therapy Providers; Grand View Heights (PA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team. The role focuses on evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, and guiding participation to restore daily living skills and independence.

The OT will design adaptive devices, train residents in usage, collaborate with the rehab team, and ensure high-quality, compassionate care within our facility. Overtime is available and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by ACOTE and recognized by the AOTA.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Registered and/or eligible for certification by NBCOT.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents, develops goals and plans, and documents services.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in device use.
• Selects activities suited to individual capacity and interest.
• Consults with rehab team to select appropriate activity programs.
• Instructs residents in skills and evaluates progress and attitude.
• Adapts programs according to resident needs.
• Attends resident care and staff conferences.
• Trains staff in OT techniques and objectives.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Cleans, maintains, and reports equipment needs.

Skills

Good organizational and time mgmt

Good verbal and written communication

Education

ACOTE accredited OT curriculum

State licensure eligibility

NBCOT certification eligibility

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Pay Rate: $48 Per Hour

BENEFITS

• Same Day Pay!!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning;
• 2 Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics;
• 3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
• 4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
• 6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
• 7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
• 8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives;
• 9 Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary;
• 10 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
• 11 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
• 12 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
• 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
• 3 Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

JOB SKILLS:

• 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
• 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.