Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Full-time, Days (Monday - Friday, 8a - 4:30p, rotating weekends, and holidays)

As an Occupational Therapist at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, you’ll join a team that has been committed to caring for the local community for 150 years and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), flexible scheduling, licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an occupational therapy education program approved by the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education.
• Licensed occupational therapist in the State of Pennsylvania.
• BLS required and must be completed prior to the end of orientation period.

About the Job:

• Provide patient care, consultative and educational occupational therapy services.  Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.  
• Evaluate, administer, and document occupational therapy services provided as prescribed by the referring practitioner; establish occupational therapy plan of care and goals; re-assess patient’s progress at appropriate time frames; complete documentation supporting the need for occupational therapy services. 
• Preference for dealing directly with the therapeutic needs of handicapped individuals and for physical activity.  
• Teach/instruct; clerical accuracy; accuracy of prescriptions and procedures; manual and finger dexterity and motor coordination; interpersonal skills.  
• Treatment and discharge planning; safety conscious.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible. 

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest community hospital with 369 beds and a medical staff of more than 400 physicians representing nearly 60 medical and surgical specialties. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital has long been recognized for excellence in heart and vascular care, and offers advanced treatment for wide-ranging specialties, including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and minimally invasive robotic-assisted procedures.

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