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Description
nJob Summary/Overall Objectives
nAn Occupational Therapist completes Occupational Therapy Evaluations and establishes plans of care for patients based upon age specific considerations and patient/family goals in various treatment arenas throughout the hospital. The occupational therapist continually assesses the treatment program and patient's discharge planning needs, recommending changes to the program as appropriate. Assists certified occupational therapy assistants or aides as assigned, participates actively in work process and program development to enhance the work environment, and participates in other duties as assigned. Utilizes time efficiently and effectively. Adheres to scheduling and productivity guidelines. Staff schedules require flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include weekend and evening hours as necessary, to meet demand in their primary are or the needs across the system. Promotes and attend community outreach events as necessary.
nEssential Job Functions
nnnDocuments on the white boards in the patient rooms to improve and aid in interdisciplinary communication and continuity of care (where applicable by location).
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nnUnderstands and upholds the mission, vision and values of the organization. Demonstrates and adhere to the missions, vision, and values in all aspects of position.
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nnPerforms clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective age- specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes.
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nnCompletes evaluations within appropriate time frame per policy.
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nnSets goals with measurable outcomes and appropriate time frames.
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nnDemonstrates appropriate use of various treatment modalities in patient care.
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nnRecommends discontinuation of treatment when appropriate.
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nnInitiates discussions with physician and other medical team members when appropriate to modify the treatment program.
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nnAssist with overseeing COTA, students, and support personnel in a professional manner.
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nnAdheres to ethical and legal practice standards.
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nnReports any concerns to rehab leadership, or compliance line as appropriate.
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nnMaintains records that are accurate, concise, timely and legible in accordance with System, IT or Payor policies.
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nnDocuments therapy care in format and accordance with practice setting on EMR including evaluations, treatment provided, response to treatment, patient progress, education, family conferences, discharge planning and discharge summary as appropriate.
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nnCommunicates post-discharge need appropriate resources.
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nnEducates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs.
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nnDocuments about education and training as well as patient and/or family level of achievement with training provided.
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nnCaptures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintaining established standards of care.
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nnUtilizes appropriate documentation including CPT and CDM codes to match services provided.
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nnMaintains adherence to established efficiency standards.
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nnChecking for accuracy in charging based on therapeutic intervention provided prior to signing and finalizing daily documentation.
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nnProvides relevant information to insurance providers to ensure proper authorization is secured prior to initiation of treatment (when indicated).
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nnPromotes continual performance improvement both within the Rehabilitation department and throughout Independence Health System.
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nnDemonstrates individual initiative for performance improvement both within the department and throughout Independence Health System.
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nnActively identifies needs for improvement in the department and system wide and discusses with manager.
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nnCollaborates with patients, families, and other health team members to provide excellence in patient care.
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nnCommunicates regularly with other team members via verbal, written, and/or established electronic communication methods.
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nnAttends interdisciplinary team meetings when indicated.
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nnAttends all required staff meetings. If absent or unable to attend, reads minutes and signs appropriate sign-in sheets to indicate review of material.
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nnParticipates actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs.
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nnAttends appropriate internal or external education opportunities to promote growth and expansion of specific programs
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nnResearch appropriate innovative ides via journal and internet exploration and discusses these with manager leads, and peers.
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nnImplements a self-directed plan for professional development.
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nnDemonstrates an awareness of strengths and weaknesses and seeks guidance as needed to address limitations.
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nnInitiates and participates in continuing education: lectures, video/audio conferences, written and online courses.
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nnDevelops and conducts in-service as appropriate to share information gained from external resources.
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nnMaintains yearly record of Continuing Education via completion of Education Record.
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nnUpholds fiscal and operational responsibility
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nnUtilizes supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner.
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nnMaximizes utilization of non-direct patient care time.
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nnMaintains responsibility for reporting accurately of hours worked.
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nnTravel to other entities or sites within the System as patient census dictates, to provide necessary care where patient need is greatest.
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nnStaff schedules require flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include evening and weekend hours, as necessary to meet demand in their primary area or the needs across the System.
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nnparticipate in overseeing the students as appropriate.
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nnUnderstanding & working knowledge of insurances and their documentation, authorization and billing framework and requirements.
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nnCommunicates to lead/leadership any changes or volume in census that will impact daily productivity of the clinic.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nCompetency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
nRequired Qualifications/Experience
nnnGraduate of an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
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nnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
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nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
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nnStrong time management and ability to work independently and in a team setting; creativity in treatment in various settings; ability to transition smoothly between various treatment settings.
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nnDemonstrate understanding of current billing requirements and adherence to payor guidelines.
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n nPreferred Qualifications/Experience
nnnMasters of Doctorate Occupational Therapy preferred.
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nnOne (1) to three (3) years’ experience in healthcare setting
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nnCertified Hand Therapist certification for outpatient setting.
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nnPrevious clinical experience/knowledge and/or interest in certification in specialty treatment programs, including Lymphedema for outpatient clinics if position is for Lymphedema OT.
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n nLicense, Certification & Clearances
nnnCurrent PA State Licensure (Occupational Therapy).
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nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
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nnAct 33 with renewal
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nnAct 34 with renewal
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nnAct 73 FBI Clearance
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nnGraduate Therapist is expected to sit for the licensure exam at the soonest availability, not to exceed six (6) months following date of hire.
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n nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work
nnnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
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nnTravel may be expected locally between System locations.
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n nEqual Employment Opportunity
nIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
nDisclaimer
nThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
nWork Environment
nWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEssential – Absolute Necessity.
nMarginal – Minimal Necessity.
nConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
nFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
nOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
nRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
nPhysical Condition
nEssential
nMarginal
nConstantly
nFrequently
nOccasionally
nRarely
nNever
nExtreme Heat
nX
nExtreme Cold
nX
nHeights
nX
nConfined Spaces
nX
nExtreme Noise(>85dB)
nX
nMechanical Hazards
nX
nUse of Vibrating Tools
nX
nOperates Vehicle (company)
nX
nX
nOperates Heavy Equipment
nX
nUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices
nX
nX
nRotates All Shifts
nX
n8 Hours Shifts
nX
nX
n10-12 Hours Shifts
nX
nOn-Call
nX
nOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
nX
nX
nTravel Between Sites
nX
nX
nDirect Patient Care
nX
nX
nRespirator Protective Equipment
nX
nX
nEye Protection
nX
nX
nHead Protection (hard hat)
nX
nHearing Protection
nX
nHand Protection
nX
nX
nFeet, Toe Protection
nX
nBody Protection
nX
nX
nLatex Exposure
nX
nX
nSolvent Exposure
nX
nPaint (direct use) Exposure
nX
nDust (sanding) Exposure
nX
nEthylene Oxide Exposure
nX
nCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
nX
nBlood/Body Fluid Exposure
nX
nX
nChemicals (direct use) Exposure
nX
nX
nMist Exposure
nX
nWax Stripper (direct use)
nX
nNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
nX
nIonizing Radiation Exposure
nX
nLaser Exposure
nX
nPhysical Demands
nWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEssential – Absolute Necessity.
nMarginal – Minimal Necessity.
nConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
nFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
nOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
nRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
nPhysical Condition
nEssential
nMarginal
nConstantly
nFrequently
nOccasionally
nRarely
nNever
nBending (Stooping)
nX
nX
nSitting
nX
nX
nWalking
nX
nX
nClimbing Stairs
nX
nX
nClimbing Ladders
nX
nStanding
nX
nX
nKneeling
nX
nX
nSquatting (Crouching)
nX
nX
nTwisting/Turning
nX
nX
nKeyboard/Computer Operation
nX
nX
nGross Grasp
nX
nX
nFine Finger Manipulation
nX
nX
nHand/Arm Coordination
nX
nX
nPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
nX
n10#
n50#
nCarry
nX
n10#
nTransfer/Push/Pull Patients
nX
nX
nSeeing Near w/Acuity
nX
nX
nFeeling (Sensation)
nX
nX
nColor Vision
nX
nX
nHearing Clearly
nX
nX
nPulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
nX
nX
nReaching Above Shoulder Level
nX
nX
nReaching Forward
nX
nX
nLifting Floor to Knuckle
nX
n25#
nLifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
nX
n50#
nLifting Knuckle to Shoulder
nX
n10#
nLifting Shoulder to Overhead
nX
n5#
nWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEqual Opportunity Employer
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
butler, PA, 16001, US
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