Occupational Therapist

About the role

The Occupational Therapist role at Pen Bay Hospital organizes and conducts prescribed skilled occupational therapy programs through the application of purposeful, goal-directed activity in the treatment of persons whose function is impaired by physical illness or injury, emotional disorder, congenital or developmental disability or the aging process to achieve the optimum functioning, to prevent disability, and to maintain health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats clients with both orthopedic and neurological diagnoses, ranging from overuse injuries of the UE, hand surgeries/trauma, stroke, MS and Parkinsons.
• Works closely with two CHT OTs for a team approach to care.
• Collaborates with Outpatient PT in the Rockland Health Center space.
• Majority of care is for adult and geriatric populations but also includes pediatrics and adolescents for orthopedic rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as an Occupational Therapist required or in compliance with the state practice act.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program required.
• One year of experience working in a hospital, long-term care, home, school system or outpatient Occupational Therapy department preferred.

Skills

• N/A

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• A flexible work policy
• Student loan assistance
• Training and education
• Well-being resources for you and your family

Pay

Details are not specified.

Schedule

Details are not specified.