Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full Time and PRN Available! NEW GRADS WELCOME!

Benefits of the Occupational Therapist (OT):

• Relocation Assistance Available!

• Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!

• Competitive Pay

• One location; No daily travel!

• Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k

• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!

• PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.

• Employee Referral Program

• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support

• Employee recognition through various awards and programs

• A team centered culture that supports our values of  S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) 

• An employer who cares about  YOU

Location: 745 Old Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA

Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center  is a  NEWLY   transformed facility, offering a dynamic work environment that cares about our staff's life goals. Come  EXPERIENCE  why we have  HIGH Employee Retention Rates and  Continuously Improved Survey Results!  It's a NEW Day at Susquehanna and our survey results speak for themselves! Come take a tour and meet our Strong, Stable, Leadership Team! See for yourself the amazing changes at Susquehanna!

Are you a highly skilled, compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) looking for a full-time opportunity? Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to improve the quality of life of residents at a large rehab and nursing facility. Susquehanna has the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist (OT):

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.

• NEW GRADS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

• Must have, experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.

• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state

• Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy procedures

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy service

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas. 

• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services. 

• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. 

• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist (OT):

• The Occupational Therapist (OT) will screen, examine and evaluate residents, including history, systems review, applications of appropriate tests and measures and interprets findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and time required to achieve it, identify precautions and design a plan of care.

• Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the resident and caregivers, implements the treatment plan and completes all related documentation required for those services.

• Supervision of Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support staff in accordance to state licensure requirements and professional standards.

• Occupational Therapist (OT) will attend and contributes to resident care, staff conferences and other related meetings.

• Consults with and makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the resident.

• Provide exceptional customer service: ensures that resident and families receive the highest quality of service in caring and compassionate environment.

• Occupational Therapist (OT) will be responsible for Clinical Programming and for maintaining efficiency standards.

Rehabilitation Techs are utilized to assist therapists with resident transport and administrative functions. The rehab department utilizes Optima Therapy for billing and documentation to assist therapists with daily efficiency where quality care remains the primary focus of each therapist. The facility has a 7-day a week, In-House comprehensive rehabilitation program that is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Our rehab positions are stable and secure at one location. Each rehab department offers spacious state of the art equipment and ADL Suites.

Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!

Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.