Occupational Therapist - PRN

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital, located inside UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA, seeks an Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage.

The inpatient rehab setting addresses brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and other trauma, guiding patients back to community activities. The position offers an extensive orientation, potential for advancement, and benefits access.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and modify treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Educate patients, families, students, and colleagues about therapy goals and progress.
• Perform other professional duties related to care and program delivery.

Skills

State licensure

BLS certified

Job description

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital

A UPMC and Select Medical Partnership

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Inside of UPMC West Shore

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $65.00/ per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

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.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline‑specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co‑workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline‑specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*