Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan with Geisinger matching

Wellness program

Family-friendly support and parental/m

Résumé du poste

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat clients across all ages. The role requires a PA license in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT certification, plus a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.

You will collaborate with families and the care team, develop plans, and participate in discharge planning and patient education. Responsibilities include documenting progress, ensuring safety, and coordinating care with other staff.

Qualifications

• PA State license in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates, directs, plans, and provides Occupational Therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
• Completes assessments and addresses physical, social, and psychological needs of patient and family.
• Formulates plan of care with patient, family, and health care team, including health teaching and discharge planning.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Patient education

Team coordination

Discharge planning

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

PA State license in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

Description du poste

• 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
• 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.