Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

About the role

Are you a highly-skilled, compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) looking for a Per Diem, flexible schedule and the opportunity to improve the quality of life of residents at a large rehab and nursing facility? Then come join our Care Team at Susquehanna. Our Care team is growing and making many exciting changes and improvements to benefit our employees and residents!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organizing, developing and delivering of Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care is continuously maintained.
• Provide individual therapy services to residents according to the care plans.
• Assist in resident assessment activities as needed.
• Assist as needed in developing therapy plans for individual residents in conjunction with MDS.
• Keep the Therapist informed of any need to adjust therapy plans to match or support resident care plan goals.
• Brief residents in procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc.
• Interview residents and family members as necessary.
• Coordinate therapy appointments with other departments.
• Follow therapy department safety standards.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment and appearance of the therapy area.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for OT is required.
• An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university for COTA is required.
• A minimum of one year of related experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility is required.
• The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• The ability to lift 5 LBS – 45 LBS unassisted and intermittent movement throughout the work day.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated patience, courtesy and excellent customer service skills.
• Dependability, attention to detail and flexibility.