Occupational Therapist- Dixon Center (Acute Rehab)- PRN

PRN (As Needed)

Monday - Friday Varied Day/Evening Shifts

Weekend and holiday rotation

General Summary

Provides 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential 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 individual's 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Upon Hire Required and

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Upon Hire Required

Quality of Life

Formed in 1813, Lebanon is a quaint city of 25,700 residents. The area, rich in heritage and the small-town charm of yesteryear, features sites on the National Register of Historic Places, museums, scenic parks and recreation facilities, performing arts theaters, artists' studios, a farmers market and dining establishments for all tastes.

Life in Lebanon County offers affordable housing and options for pursuing higher education. Residents can find local employment in manufacturing, retail, arts and entertainment, healthcare and service sectors. Located in Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon is within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading and York. (Patient population: 140,000)

WellSpan 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.