Senior Occupational Therapist & Rehab Leader

Independence Health System Inc.; North Butler (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health is seeking a Lead Therapist in Rehabilitation Services to guide the full continuum of therapy across hospital sites. You will supervise quality improvement, education planning, and regulatory compliance while providing direct patient care and ensuring efficient department operations.

Responsibilities include budget development, performance management, staff recruitment, and ongoing competency development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Three years of leadership experience in a health care setting with knowledge of state and federal regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing and supervising Rehabilitation Services across hospital sites.
• Assist with annual department budgets and performance metrics.
• Manage staff recruitment, retention, and education planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and travel between system sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

AOTA-approved OT program

PA OT licensure

Job description

Independence Health is seeking a Lead Therapist in Rehabilitation Services to guide the full continuum of therapy across hospital sites. You will supervise quality improvement, education planning, and regulatory compliance while providing direct patient care and ensuring efficient department operations.

Responsibilities include budget development, performance management, staff recruitment, and ongoing competency development.