Occupational Therapist - Otr
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Job Description
The Verland Foundation Inc. is seeking a full-time licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled therapeutic and maintenance-based services to the individuals who live in our Intermediate Care Facility/ Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Sewickley. This OT may also provide intervention to our residents at the Intermediate Care Facility/ Other Related Conditions and Community Living Arrangements in the Pittsburgh area. The OT will provide services to individuals with significant physical and intellectual disabilities within the home and Adult Training Facility settings at TVFI. The OT may establish and carry-out therapeutic programming to maximize the clients level of functioning and quality of life through direct client treatment staff and family education and interdisciplinary involvement.
Shifts available:
Full Time- 40 hours
8am-4pm: Monday thru Friday
Contributions:
- Demonstrates skill proficiency in all areas related to occupational therapy including but not limited to: ADL and IADL task performance sensory-motor integration and self-regulation low vision physical agent modalities neuromuscular re-education visual perception issuing and educating on use of adaptive equipment and DME upper-body splinting wheelchair positioning and cognitive skills.
- Uses comprehensive evaluations to establish the OT plan of care provides 1:1 client treatment creates individualized home programs trains all relevant staff on therapeutic recommendations and monitors client progress post-discharge.
- Competently supports care in a manner consistent with National and State regulations including OT Practice Acts.
- Regular participation in onsite clinics such as orthotics clinic wheelchair clinic and physiatry clinic.
- Arrange skilled and maintenance-based OT services based on resident schedules and program requirements and as per plan of care. The OT will work directly with Restorative Care Aides (RCAs) to oversee program progression and goals.
- Provides training in-servicing and orientation to designated staff regarding OT approaches techniques methodology and other pertinent information as identified by the interdisciplinary team.
- Completes all necessary documentation such as 90-day reviews and procedures annual assessments and observations in the Adult Training Facility and residences.
- Regular consistent participation in the Interdisciplinary Team Process including attendance at intermittent annual and quarterly client meetings as needed.
- Initiate and monitor sensory-based programming.
- Assists in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the therapy department. Cleans equipment and care areas per approved standards. May perform routine clerical support tasks which may include daily logs ordering supplies and collection of department statistics.
- Participates in all infection control regulatory compliance and organizational safety and fire safety programs.
Exceptional Benefits:
Minimum of 30 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health (UPMC) Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- 403b Traditional and Roth with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
- Competitive PTO Plan
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Doctorate degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Current national board certification and PA OT licensure.
- 1 years of OT experience with this client population is preferred.
- Familiarity and comfort level working with individuals who have severe to profound intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems email communication word processing and spreadsheet software.
- On-the-job training is provided by the Habilitation Services Manager on various interdepartmental methods and procedures.
- Requires CPR and Basic Life Support certification through AHA within 6 months of hire.
- Must have Act 33 and Act 34 clearances.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
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Verland is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
