Occupational Therapist- Evangelical Hospital- Day at WellSpan Health

DescriptionFull time (80 hours biweekly)Monday - Friday Day: 7:00A-3:30PRotating Saturdays and holiday rotationSign-on Bonus EligibleContinuing Education Units (CEUs) fully covered to support your professional growthGeneral SummaryProvides occupational therapy services at an entry to intermediate skills level to individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.ResponsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Evaluates patient using evidence based evaluation techniques.Plans individualized occupational therapy program with a variety of sensorimotor educational recreational and social activities based on the individuals physical capacity intelligence level and interests/goals.Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.Coordinates occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established.Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers lifts and positioning.Provides supervision of COTAs and Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.Common Expectations:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Maintains patient record as required by profession with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional abilities.Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures objectives quality management safety environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings and workshops.Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.QualificationsQualificationsMinimum Education:Bachelors Degree RequiredWork Experience:Less than 1 year Relevant experience. RequiredLicenses:Licensed Occupational Therapist Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredCourses and Training:Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Upon Hire RequiredBenefits Offered:Comprehensive health benefitsFlexible spending and health savings accountsRetirement savings planPaid time off (PTO)Short-term disabilityEducation assistanceFinancial education and support including DailyPayWellness and Wellbeing programsCaregiversupport via WellthyChildcare referral service via Wellthy Key Skills Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1