Licensed Occupational Therapist - Danville State Hospital

Licensed Occupational Therapist Position

As a Licensed Occupational Therapist with the Department of Human Services (DHS) at the Danville State Hospital, you take the lead in creating therapies that spark progress and support meaningful growth. You guide individuals through personalized activities that help build confidence and improve daily living skills. This role gives you the chance to work side by side with committed professionals who value teamwork and forward momentum. Step into a position where your expertise and dedication drive powerful change for those you serve.

This position focuses on evaluating needs, designing treatment plans, and delivering occupational therapy services that support individual recovery. You contribute to team-based care by providing assessments, recommendations, and progress updates. As a Licensed Occupational Therapist, you will perform the following duties:

• Therapy Evaluation: Assess individuals using approved methods and document findings in the electronic health record
• Treatment Planning: Develop therapy sessions based on individual needs and monitor progress toward treatment goals
• Team Collaboration: Share recommendations during multidisciplinary meetings to support coordinated care
• Service Communication: Participate in department meetings and committees to promote clear understanding of therapy services
• Resource Coordination: Request equipment and supplies and organize therapy areas to support effective treatments
• Specialized Services: Complete physician ordered consultations for specialized occupational therapy interventions

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications:

• This position requires possession of a license to practice occupational therapy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.