What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Tower Health?
Part-time Occupational Therapist
Outpatient - Exeter Location
- Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for referred patients according to accepted principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
- Supervised by and reports to Therapy Manager or Senior Therapist. Supervises assistants, aides, and students.
- Supports all programs in the Rehabilitation Continuum.
- Maintains working relationships with: Hospital leadership, physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, allied health professionals, ancillary services, and hospital support personnel.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- PA Occupational Therapy License
- PA Occupational Therapy Temp Licensure will be required in lieu of full licensure
- BLS Certification
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office Applications
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
