What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Casual position at IRMC?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will be:
- Selecting, administering, and developing all occupational therapy programs within the medical center and with contracted services for all patients within the guidelines of the physician’s orders.
- Overseeing the coordination of activities in the swing bed program.
- Utilizing excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other staff.
- Utilizing sound clinical judgment and decision-making to function in an independent environment.
- Able to convey directions and interact with patients with multiple age-specific needs.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- EDUCATION: BS in occupational therapy, MS preferred
- EXPERIENCE: N/A
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire
- Licensure as an occupational therapist in Pennsylvania
