OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PER DIEM - WOMENS' AND FAMILIES HOSPITAL

About the role

The Occupational Therapist plans, evaluates and treats patients related to their occupational therapy needs within a clinical behavioral health inpatient setting. This grant‑funded position supports pregnant women and individuals parenting young children, focusing on increasing awareness of and response to childhood trauma and its impact on parenting and child development to reduce transmission of intergenerational trauma. The role includes supervision of student interns.

Responsibilities

• Provide established occupational therapy programs including patient care and education.
• Evaluate and treat patients and establish treatment programs and/or implement comprehensive discharge plans.
• Direct support personnel within the scope of practice.
• Supervise student interns.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (required); Master’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (preferred); combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 1 year experience in an Occupational Therapy setting (preferred); 3 or more years of experience required for supervision of student interns.
• Licenses/Certifications: PA Occupational Therapist License (required); National Board Certified OT (required); Basic Life Support (required).