Occupational Therapist; Bear, DE

Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)

Becks Woods is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient program in Bear, Delaware.

Provides occupational therapy patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
• Provides occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
• Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
• Completes all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR, and program specific respiratory training.
• Participates in triage and coverage planning as necessary to meet patient care and departmental needs.
• When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation, including checking the code blue cart per guideline #7980. GL.24.
• Works cooperatively on multidisciplinary, single discipline, program specific and specialty teams; assists in maintenance of department space and equipment.
• Independently seeks to expand clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice through literature reviews, in-services, courses, and mentorships; may provide input on new treatment intervention strategies to ensure evidence-based and current practices.

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent from an ACOTE-accredited university.
• Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required; new graduates considered based on educational experiences.
• State of Delaware Occupational Therapist License required upon hire.
• Second license required for all clinical positions; must submit license or proof of application within 2 weeks of job acceptance; dual licensure (DE, PA, NJ, MD) maintained.

• Compact licensure acceptable for primary and secondary licensure when practitioner is eligible and maintains an active home-state license in a Compact state.
• PA clearances required if position will provide clinical care in PA locations.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA, State Occupational Therapy Assoc.) preferred.
• Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.
• Experience with physically and/or mentally challenged populations preferred.

• Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off, and 6 paid holidays
• Professional/Clinical growth opportunities

141 Becks Woods Rd, Bear, DE 19701 (On-site)