Occupational Therapist OT- Pediatrics

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Advance pay option

Employee benefits package

Health insurance starts after start

Job summary

Reading Hospital seeks an Occupational Therapist for its Exeter outpatient office in Reading, PA. The role evaluates and plans patient treatment programs, adheres to OT best practices, and collaborates across the Rehabilitation Continuum.

The candidate will supervise assistants and students and maintain relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, and other health professionals in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Master of Occupational Therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active PA Occupational Therapy License; temporary licensure allowed in lieu of full licensure.
• BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
• Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
• Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
• Maintains working relationships with hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

• This is a Full-Time opening at our Exeter outpatient office (4885 Demoss Rd, Suite 201, Reading, PA 19606).

The Occupational Therapist

• Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
• Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist.
• Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
• Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
• Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
• Health benefits start first of the month following start date!

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Certification and Licensure

• PA Occupational Therapy License
• PA Occupational Therapy Temp Licensure will be required in lieu of full licensure
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

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, TowerDirect 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.