Occupational Therapist

Summary

The Occupational Therapist role 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.

Outpatient Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats clients with both orthopedic and neurological diagnoses, ranging from overuse injuries of the UE, hand surgeries/trauma, stroke, MS and Parkinsons. This role works closely with two CHT OTs for a team approach to care. OT also 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.

Pen Bay Occupational Therapy Department is part of Pen Bay Adult Outpatient PT OT rehab which is part of Waldo and Pen Bay Rehab Services.

Pen Bay Hospital

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 72317

The Occupational Therapist role 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.

Outpatient Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats clients with both orthopedic and neurological diagnoses, ranging from overuse injuries of the UE, hand surgeries/trauma, stroke, MS and Parkinsons. This role works closely with two CHT OTs for a team approach to care. OT also 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.

Pen Bay Occupational Therapy Department is part of Pen Bay Adult Outpatient PT OT rehab which is part of Waldo and Pen Bay Rehab Services.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapist program required.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  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. Positions in Home Care will require current valid Driver's License with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience working in a hospital, long-term care, home, school system or outpatient Occupational Therapy department preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements
  
  Required:
  
  N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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