Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Discounted backup care

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages in a per diem role. You will plan and implement therapy, complete unit-based assessments, and coordinate discharge planning with families and the care team.

The ideal candidate holds a PA state license in Occupational Therapy, is NBCOT certified, and possesses a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Evening and per diem hours may apply, with participation in ongoing education and program development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PA State license in Occupational Therapy.
• Must be certified through NBCOT (National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy).
• Education requirement: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, directs, plans, and provides Occupational Therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
• Completes assessments as established by unit standards and addresses physical, social, and psychological needs of patient and family.
• 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.
• Provides education and instructions to the patient and family specific to the patient's needs and individual treatment program.

Skills

PA State license

NBCOT certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapist

Job description

• 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.

• Hours:Per diem

• Union: Yes

• Required Experience: Must hold a PA State license in Occupational Therapy. Must be certified through (NBCOT) National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapist

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• 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.

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health