Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan with company contributions

Wellness program (MyHealth Rewards)

Family-friendly support and leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team. You will document evaluations and treatments, develop and revise care plans, and contribute to discharge education and family training.

Position requires PA state OT licensure, NBCOT certification, and a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, with clinical documentation and patient education integral to daily practice at

Formación

• PA State license in Occupational Therapy is required.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates, directs, plans, and provides Occupational Therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
• Documents patient care and treatment results in medical records per department policies.
• Completes assessments and develops plans of care with patient, family, and care team.
• Coordinates discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Maintains compliance with department guidelines, safety and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Occupational Therapy

Care planning

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Evaluates, directs, plans, and provides Occupational Therapy treatment for patients of all ages with a wide variety of disabilities to help them achieve a maximum level of functional independence. Documents patient care and results of treatment appropriately in the medical report to comply with policies and procedures of the department and regulatory agencies.

Job Duties

• Evaluates, directs, plans, and provides Occupational Therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
• Adheres to all department specific standards of care, clinical guidelines, and protocols in rendering patient care as described in department policy and procedures.
• Completes assessments as established by unit standards and addresses physical, social, and psychological needs of patient and family.
• Completes assessments on all admissions and discharges.
• Formulates plan of care based on identified patient problem areas in conjunction with the patient, family, and other health care team members, including health teaching, family needs and discharge planning.
• Establishes suitable and achievable goals with time frames.
• Administers treatments according to priority and department procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions or because lack of progress.
• Coordinates and provides patient care, discharge planning, and patient and family education through initiation and participation in care conferences.
• Adheres to all portions of the program including precautions, special problems, and contraindications consistently and appropriately.
• Provides education and instructions to the patient and family specific to the patient's needs and individual treatment program.
• Thoroughly documents Occupational Therapy evals, treatments, responses to treatments, discharge summaries, and patient and family education in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides for patient equipment and therapy needs when applicable after discharge.
• Supervises and directs patient care provided by other staff members.
• Makes patient assignments in collaboration with other team members.
• Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
• Contributes to departmental program development.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain competence in job function and assures safe and effective patient practice.
• Contributes to community educational programs.
• Alerts the care team of emergency situations and takes appropriate actions (i.e. patient falls, patient not responding, etc.).
• Utilizes patient and employee occurrence and incident reports.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
• Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Hours: Per Diem

License/Certification: Must hold a PA State license in Occupational Therapy, along with NBCOT certified (National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy)

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Education: Bachelor's Degree-Occupational Therapy (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days - Default Issuing Body, Certified Occupational Therapist - The National Board of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT), Licensed Occupational Therapist (Pennsylvania) - State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.