What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist I position at Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health?
Job Summary
Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supervises assistants, aides, and students. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.
PRN position, hours are 8:00am-4:30pm with 2 weekend days per month required. One winter and One summer holiday will also be required.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supervises assistants, aides, and students. Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum. Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.
PRN position, hours are 8:00am-4:30pm with 2 weekend days per month required. One winter and One summer holiday will also be required.
#PHX
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree
- No experience
- PA Occupational Therapy License
- PA Occupational Therapy Temp Licensure will be required in lieu of full licensure
- BLS Certification
- Specialty Certification or Licensure in Hand Therapy CHT (will accept CHT Eligible ? accumulated 4000 hours of hand therapy experience, 3 years' experience working as licenses OT and sitting for board exam mandatory)
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications