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Allied Services · 3 weeks ago

Occupational Therapist, Wilkes-Barre Pediatric Rehab Center (Full-time)

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Allied Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Wilkes-Barre Pediatric Rehab Center. The Staff Occupational Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement treatment for patients in accordance with state laws, demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for patients of various ages.

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Responsibilities

Evaluates, plans, and implements treatment for assigned patients referred to the Occupational Therapy program in accordance with the state law regarding the practice of Occupational Therapy in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by his/her department – pediatric through geriatric

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span

Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status

Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs

Provides the care needed as described in the Outpatient and Occupational Therapy policies and procedures

Exercises functional supervision of COTA's and support personnel during clinical activities

Qualification

Occupational TherapyCurrent licensure as OTCPR CertificationCertification in ThermalElectrical AgentsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of Bachelor's of Science degree in Occupational Therapy required from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Current licensure (or license eligible) as a registered OT by the PA State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check and PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Central Register (Childline) and Cogent

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, patients, and families

Valid PA driver's license required for travel

CPR Certification is required and must be maintained

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care appropriate to the age specific need and culture of the patient served