Occupational Therapist Assistant - WSRH - Days

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant for a full-time, day-shift position at 55 Monument Rd, York, PA. The role supports an entry to intermediate level program, working 0.875 FTE with a schedule determined by management and 1–2 holidays per year.

Requires an OTA license and an associates degree, with minimal prior experience. The incumbent will join an interdisciplinary team, deliver targeted therapies, and ensure compliance with regulations while upholding

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience. Required.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant upon hire.
• Basic Life Support upon hire required.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of routine therapies and activities for assigned patients.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering evaluations and collecting patient data.
• Coordinates therapy with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards.
• Participates in training staff in occupational therapy techniques and safe handling.
• Uses safe patient handling for transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Maintains patient records and documentation to support medical necessity.

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Job Identification 227420

Job Category Clinical Care

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Shift1 - Day

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

Assignment Category Not Applicable

FTE 0.875

Job Description

Full Time: 70 hours biweekly)

Schedule to be determined by Manager.

1-2 holidays per year

At least 3 weekends a quarter

General Summary

Conducts specific treatment programs for individual patients at an entry to intermediate level.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Carries out a program of routine motor activities and activities of daily living for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist.

• Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering specified portions of the standard evaluations and elicits information regarding existing skills and capacities, according to the rules and regulations of the AOTA and POTA.

• Coordinates occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established g.

• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.

• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and o.

• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.

• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Occupational Therapist.

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 ability.

• 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.

• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.

• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.

• 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.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Education assistance

• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

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.