Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lancaster, PA; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house team

Career growth opportunities

PRN OT opportunities

Job summary

Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster, PA is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our on-site rehab team. PRN OT opportunities are also available to support our in-house care model and patient-centered approach.

The ideal candidate will develop, recover or maintain daily living and work activities for individuals with physical, mental, or developmental conditions, using an holistic and client-centered approach to adapt environments to fit the person.

Qualifications

• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy and valid license to practice OT.
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools and ongoing professional growth.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Address client's performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality.
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
• Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

Occupational Therapy

ADLs evaluation tools

Interpersonal communication

Holistic approach

Client-centered care

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

OT license

Tools

Electronic documentation system

Home environment assessment

Job description

Daily Pay Options!

Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Lancaster, PA is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our amazing in house team!

PRN OT Opportunites Available as well.

This person will develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Responsibilities

• Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality


• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions


• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)


• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components


• Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities


• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use


• Guide and educate family members and caregivers


• Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals


• Collect data and document processes followed


• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist


• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy


• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools


• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills


• Valid license to practice occupational therapy


• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Career Advantages:

• Rare in-house opportunity


• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care


• Electronic documentation system


• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don't wait to start making a difference - the change begins today.

All inquiries will be held confidential

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