OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PER DIEM - WOMEN AND FAMILIES HOSPITAL
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Job Description
The Occupational Therapist plans, evaluates and treats patients related to their occupational therapy needs within a clinical behavioral health inpatient setting. Provides established occupational therapy programs including patient care and education.
Evaluates and treats patients and establishes treatment programs and/or implements comprehensive discharge plans. Directs support personnel within the scope of practice. This grant funded position will support pregnant women and individuals parenting young children.
The position will focus on increasing awareness of and response to childhood trauma and impact on parenting and child development to reduce transmission of intergenerational trauma. This role will include supervision of student interns so applicants must have 3 or more years of experience.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program Required
- Master's Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program Preferred
- Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
Experience
2.5 - 3 years' experience in an Occupational Therapy Setting Preferred
- Licenses
- PA Occupational Therapist Lic Required
- Natl Board Certified OT Required
- Basic Life Support Required
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients within an inpatient behavioral health setting while implementing comprehensive discharge plans. This role also involves supervising student interns and providing trauma-informed care to pregnant women and parents.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess at least 3 years of experience. Required credentials include PA Occupational Therapist licensure, National Board Certification, and Basic Life Support certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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