Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Impactful Patient Care

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Discounted backup care

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages in a per diem role. You will plan and implement therapy, complete unit-based assessments, and coordinate discharge planning with families and the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a PA state license in Occupational Therapy, is NBCOT certified, and possesses a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Evening and per diem hours may apply, with participation in ongoing education and program development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PA State license in Occupational Therapy.
• Must be certified through NBCOT (National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy).
• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, directs, plans, and provides Occupational Therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
• Completes assessments as established by unit standards and addresses physical, social, and psychological needs of patient and family.
• Formulates plan of care based on identified patient problem areas in conjunction with the patient, family, and other health care team members, including health teaching, family needs and discharge planning.
• Establishes suitable and achievable goals with time frames.
• Administers treatments according to priority and department procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions or because lack of progress.
• Coordinates and provides patient care, discharge planning, and patient and family education through initiation and participation in care conferences.
• Provides education and instructions to the patient and family specific to the patient's needs and individual treatment program.

Skills

PA State license

NBCOT certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapist

Job description

Geisinger is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages in a per diem role. You will plan and implement therapy, complete unit-based assessments, and coordinate discharge planning with families and the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a PA state license in Occupational Therapy, is NBCOT certified, and possesses a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Evening and per diem hours may apply, with participation in ongoing education and program development.