Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

Select Medical; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in McKeesport is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide per diem coverage. The OT will participate in discharge planning, supervise OTAs and OT/COTA students, and conduct individualized therapy regimens, monitoring patient responses and contributing to ongoing education.

Active OT licensure is required, along with BLS certification or completion within 90 days. This role offers flexible per diem scheduling and the chance to impact patient recovery in a critical

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment.
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services.

Skills

Discharge planning

Supervise OTAs

Individual therapy

Patient education

BLS certification

Education

OT Licensure

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport

Schedule: Per diem/Coverage as neededCompensation: $45.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Occupational Therapists (OT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.


• Opportunity for Advancement:Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities


• Foster Well-being:We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.


• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment


• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), as well as OT and COTA students


• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens


• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment


• Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.


• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans