Occupational Therapist FT
Towanda, PA, 18848, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Occupational Therapist
- patient rehabilitation
- therapeutic techniques
The Occupational Therapist provides personalized therapy to help patients regain daily living skills and independence through evidence-based treatment and adaptive techniques. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, education, supervision, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. The role requires a bachelor's degree, state licensure, and the ability to work independently in a clinical setting focused on community-based rehabilitation care.
Occupational Therapist -FT
Who we are:
Formerly known as Towanda Memorial Hospital, this facility is a satellite campus of Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, located 17 miles north in Sayre, Pa.
The Towanda campus joined Guthrie in April 2015, serving Bradford and Sullivan counties, offering ease of access to clinical services to those in the surrounding communities. Long-term care services are also provided for patients with a 68-bed skilled nursing unit and a 94-bed personal care home.
How you'll contribute
We're seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist who's passionate about helping individuals rebuild their lives and thrive in their daily environments. If you find purpose in personal connection, evidence-based care, and collaborative teamwork, this role offers the perfect canvas for your skills and heart.
- Evaluate patients' ability to safely perform daily tasks and create personalized care plans tailored to their goals and challenges.
- Deliver hands-on treatment using therapeutic techniques and adaptive modalities that promote strength, coordination, and independence.
- Track and document each patient's journey through measurable outcomes and observational insights.
- Continuously reassess and adjust treatment plans, consulting with colleagues when needed to ensure optimal care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on functional deficits and provide practical tools and techniques for success at home and beyond.
- Support discharge planning by recommending adaptive equipment and connecting patients with helpful community resources.
Provide compassionate supervision and delegation to OT assistants and techs, ensuring care meets professional and regulatory standards.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy Required
- State Licensure for Occupational Therapy
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by emailing at .
EEOC Statement
"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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