Licensed Occupational Therapist - Norristown State Hospital

Licensed Occupational Therapist - Norristown State Hospital Print ( Apply Licensed Occupational Therapist - Norristown State Hospital Salary $66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually Location Montgomery County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-26270-31120 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Norristown St Hosp Opening Date 05/28/2025 Closing Date 6/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 31120 Position Number 00039244 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit F4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00210671 Bureau / Division Norristown State Hospital Worksite Address 1001 Sterigere Street City Norristown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19401 Contact Name HHS Intake Section Contact Email ... + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Become part of a dynamic rehabilitation team! The Department of Human Services is seeking an independent, motivated Licensed Occupational Therapist to join us at Norristown Sate Hospital. In this role, you will help us continue to provide patient-centered care and maintain an atmosphere of trust, hope, and dignity. If you have great communication and problem-solving skills and are looking forward to working with our diverse clientele, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Licensed Occupational Therapist, you will help empower patients' participation in meaningful activities through health promotion, lifestyle modification, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Your duties will include conducting standardized occupational therapy and other assessments, designing and implementing an intervention plan, and documenting progress and outcomes. In this position, you will assist individuals in developing basic functional skills or retraining and strengthening their existing skills. You can expect to develop strategies and interventions to assist patients in overcoming present barriers to participating in valued roles and occupations that promote individual recovery. Additionally, you will participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate in developing long- and short-term goals for patients. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description ( . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Free parking! + Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements: + You must possess of a license to practice occupational therapy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure. Other Requirements: + PA residency requirement ( is currently waivedfor this title. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. + This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. + Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ... . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo ( ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page ( . + Yes 02 Do you possess a license to practice occupational therapy as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure? + Yes + No 03 If you answered "Yes", please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type n/a into the text box below. 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