Newport Meadows is currently seeking a Per-Diem/PRN Occupational Therapist to assist in a beautiful Skilled Nursing Facility located in Christiana, PA. PRN opportunities include both weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

The Company:

• Conveniently located off Route 41 between Route 1 & 30 in Christiana, PA
• We are a 139-bed facility offering long term care and short term stay
• We provide exemplary customer service and top-quality care to its residents
• We are committed to team-oriented outcomes and quality care
• We value our employees by offering opportunities for career advancement
• Our facility is located on a beautifully landscaped campus in Amish country

Benefits:

• Competetive Hourly Rate
• Create your own schedule!
• Opportunity to work overtime!
• Your chance to work with a supportive and knowledgeable team

Applicants please contact Human Resources at pcaggiano@newportmeadowsHC.com or call: (610) 593-6901

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. and drug-free workplace.