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Job description
Job Identification
nJob Category Clinical Care
nJob Schedule Full time
nJob Shift Shift1 - Day
nLocations 63-65 W Church St, Stevens, PA, 17578, US
n4131 Oregon Pike, Brownstown, PA, 17508, US
nAssignment Category Not Applicable
nFTE 1
nJob Description
nFull Time (80 hours biweekly)
nMonday-Friday Day / Evening
nWeekend & Holiday rotation
nPreferred schedule:
n8:30am-6 pm Monday-Thursday
n8am-12pm Friday
nFlexible with hours, but must have some evening times
nGeneral Summary
n*This is a PEDS only role.
nProvides 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.
nResponsibilities
nDuties and Responsibilities
nEssential Functions:
nnnEvaluates patient using evidence based evaluation techniques.
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nnPlans individualized occupational therapy program with a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities based on the individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interests/goals.
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nnProvides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
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nnCoordinates occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established.
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nnConducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
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nnUtilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
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nnProvides supervision of COTAs and Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.
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n nCommon Expectations:
nnnDemonstrates 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).
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nnMaintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional abilities.
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nnEnsures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
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nnEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
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nnActs as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
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nnCollaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
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nnUtilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
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nnProvides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
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n nBenefits Offered:
nnnComprehensive health benefits
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nnRetirement savings plan
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nnPaid time off (PTO)
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nnEducation assistance
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nnFinancial education and support, including DailyPay
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nnExpanded Paid Parental Leave
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n nFor additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (
nQualifications
nQualifications
nMinimum Education:
nnBachelors Degree Required
n nWork Experience:
nnLess than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
n nLicenses:
nnnLicensed Occupational Therapist Upon Hire Required and
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nnBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required
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n nCourses and Training:
nnGraduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Upon Hire Required
n nWellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Worksite address
stevens, PA, 17578, US
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