Occupational Therapist - OT - Outpatient

Geisinger

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Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaUp to $5,000Full TimeOccupational Therapist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Geisinger as a Occupational Therapist – Outpatient, Full Benefits in United States.

Key Responsibilities

inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department

Requirements

Related work experience (Preferred) Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days

Default Issuing Body, Certified Occupational Therapist

The National Board of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT), Licensed Occupational Therapist (Pennsylvania)

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Geisinger in United States.

Key Skills

Health Care Policy And Ethics ComplianceRehab Assessment And CareRehabilitation Practices/ProgramsTherapeutic TreatmentPatient EvaluationDischarge PlanningPatient EducationClinical Documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - OT - Outpatient at Geisinger a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Geisinger is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: Up to $5,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance, Rehab Assessment And Care, Rehabilitation Practices/Programs, Therapeutic Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Discharge Planning, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Evaluates and provides occupational therapy treatment for patients of all ages to maximize functional independence. Responsibilities include formulating care plans, documenting patient progress, and coordinating discharge planning with families and healthcare teams.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, 401(k) with employer contributions, Generous PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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