Occupational Therapist (OT) - Per Diem

Occupational Therapist (OT) Inpatient Rehabilitation

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture with Select Medical and Penn State Health, is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for Inpatient Rehabilitation. This position is per diem/PRN with a minimum requirement of 2-8 hour weekend shifts per month, either Saturday or Sunday.

At Penn State Health Rehab Hospital, we are committed to staff engagement, collaboration, and innovation. We support a dynamic interdisciplinary team with a focus on inclusion and patient success. The Therapy and nursing teams are close partners in the rehab setting and support each other to increase patient outcomes.

We offer state-of-the-art technology, including specialized equipment such as functional ADL suite as well as the upper extremity neuro recovery systems.

Full-time team members are eligible for student loan assistance after their first 90 days of tenure.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans in accordance with the patient's needs 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first, and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Equal opportunity employer/including disabled/veterans.