Occupational Therapist Surgery & Rehab Hospital

Job description

Job Identification

nJob Category Clinical Care

nJob Schedule Part time

nJob Shift Shift1 - Day

nLocations 55 Monument Rd, York, PA, 17403, US

nAssignment Category PRN/Per Diem

nFTE 0.001

nJob Description

nPRN (as needed)

nFlexible hours M-F

nAt least 3 weekend days/quarter

n1 holiday/year

nIncludes cross-training for coverage in post-surgical and outpatient settings

nGeneral Summary

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 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

york, PA, 17404, US

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