Occupational Therapist (OT) – PRN

Benefits of the Occupational Therapist (OT):

• Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• One Location, No Daily Travel
• Comprehensive Benefits and 401k!
• Professional Licensure Reimbursement for full-time employees
• Competitive Pay Rates!
• Enhanced Employee Referral Program - Refer a Full Time RN, LPN, or CNA and Receive a $5000 Referral Bonus!
• INCREASED PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Commuter Benefit to Assist with the Cost of Fuel!
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional training
• 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: 1000 Schuylkill Manor Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901

Schuylkill Center is a 4-Star CMS rated facility and has been voted "The Best Nursing Home for the 2022 Reader's Choice Award", for the 2nd year in a row! We are excited to offer our new in-house model of Rehab at Schuylkill Center! Currently, we are adding a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to our valuable team of therapists.

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.

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist (OT):

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required and must have a valid professional license by discipline for state
• A minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility is required, as is the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. New Grads will be considered.
• The successful candidate will also demonstrate patience, courtesy, excellent customer service skills, dependability, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Required

We are working around the clock to keep our residents and staff healthy and safe and are following the recommended protocols and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We ensure all employees and residents have the required PPE to protect them from potential exposure during this COVID-19 epidemic. Additionally, Numerous precautions have been implemented in all nursing centers such as temperature and symptom screening, screening all employees, restricting visitors and enhancing cleaning of high touch surfaces.

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Schuylkill 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.