Occupational Therapist-Per Diem

WYO
2000 Cambridge Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610, USA

Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of others? We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our care team. This vital role focuses on empowering residents by improving their independence, functional ability, and quality of life through individualized therapeutic interventions. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll assess physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities to develop personalized treatment plans that enhance residents’ independence in daily living activities.

From hands-on therapy and adaptive equipment training to education and interdisciplinary collaboration, your expertise will be central to delivering exceptional, resident-centered care.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing residents’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and developing individualized treatment plans that promote independence in daily living activities. This role involves administering therapeutic interventions to enhance function, fabricating and training residents in the use of adaptive equipment, and guiding participation in rehabilitation and prevocational programs. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic care planning, educates residents and families on therapeutic techniques and home safety, and ensures all services are delivered in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Accurate documentation, staff training, and ongoing professional development are also essential components of the role.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans to promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility.
• Administer therapy to support neurological integration, sensorimotor skills, and functional independence.
• Design and fabricate splints and adaptive equipment as needed or prescribed.
• Provide training in adaptive techniques and equipment used for daily living and home safety.
• Educate residents and their families on therapeutic techniques, adaptive tools, and home programs.
• Monitor and document progress toward therapy goals; adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Guide residents in rehabilitation and prevocational programs to support skill development.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing, physical therapy, and social services, to support holistic care planning.
• Participate in care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and patient support groups.
• Provide in-service training for staff on resident care techniques and safety measures.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and facility standards.
• Ensure therapy services are delivered in compliance with safety, professional, and regulatory standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role-specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.

• This position requires the ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings (depending on shift assigned), weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.

• Position is a per-diem position with no guaranteed hours or guaranteed shift assignment.
• Position is not benefits eligible.
• Position requires at least one summer and one winter holiday.
• Position is required to work across all levels of care on The Highlands at Wyomissing ®

• May involve occasional travel within the facility or between buildings to deliver therapy services.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania (Required)
• Minimum of 1–2 years of…