Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation

Schedule

This is a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, with a day shift of 5x8 hours from 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM. One regular weekend shift is required per week.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist will provide rehabilitation services to patients in a short-term acute care setting, primarily within the inpatient rehabilitation unit. The therapist may be required to float between various units including the clinical decision unit, ICU, telemetry, med-surg, surgical units, and the emergency department. This position offers an opportunity to work within a geriatric-certified environment with specialized programs in stroke and orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assessments of patients' rehabilitation needs
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients in line with their recovery goals
• Utilize specialized equipment for therapy including Lite Gait, BTE, and motorized parallel bars
• Provide patient/family education regarding treatment progress and home exercise programs
• Ensure ongoing patient safety and monitor for any injury prevention needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience with electronic health record systems, specifically Epic
• Proficient in handling patients with amputations, CVA rehabilitation, and orthopedic conditions
• Preferred certifications: BLST

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!