Occupational Therapist (OTR) – Growth & Impact

Center Management Group; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health Benefits

Great Work Enviorment

PTO Vacation Time

Referral Program

Job summary

St Francis Center is looking for an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) to join our team in a full-time role. You will complete initial assessments, develop plans of care, and implement therapeutic interventions to restore function and maximize independence.

Collaboration with physicians and the rehab team is essential. The position emphasizes patient and family education, treatment adaptation as needed, and supervision of therapy support staff.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid and current New Jersey State Occupational Therapy license and registration with the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caretakers regarding anticipated Occupational Therapy treatment plan, level of participation, and expected outcome.

Responsibilities

• Completes thorough and accurate initial assessment and establishes appropriate plan of care for each patient as prescribed by physician.
• Utilizes appropriate and accurate diagnostic/prognostic musculoskeletal, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Implements appropriate treatment utilizing ADL training, ROM, fine motor activities, functional mobility, therapeutic exercise, cognitive-perceptual and sensorimotor activities, and patient/family education.
• Educates patient and caregivers in use and care of therapeutic equipment (assistive/adaptive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, etc.).
• Provides patient education in rehabilitation plan of care to maximize independence and efficiency of the rehabilitation process.
• Adapts plan of care to ensure optimum benefit of treatment.
• Documents initial evaluation, daily treatment, reassessment, discharge and other documentation for communication with physicians and rehab team.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning, attends care plan meetings.
• Directs/supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, students and other support personnel as per licensure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

St Francis Center is looking for an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) to join our team in a full-time role. You will complete initial assessments, develop plans of care, and implement therapeutic interventions to restore function and maximize independence.

Collaboration with physicians and the rehab team is essential. The position emphasizes patient and family education, treatment adaptation as needed, and supervision of therapy support staff.