Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Occupational Therapist opportunity at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, PA. This PRN position requires 8-hour shifts with weekend commitments and differential pay for evenings and nights.

You will evaluate and treat patients of all ages to promote independence. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, state licensure, and BLS certification prior to orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program and completion of clinical rotations required.
• Currently licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of employment; temporary license requires licensure within 3 months.
• BLS/ACLS/AHA certification prior to orientation as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and directs OT treatment to promote functional independence.
• Plans and provides Occupational Therapy interventions for patients of all ages.
• Documents patient care and treatment outcomes per department policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Penn State Health -Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type:PRN
FTE:0.001
Shift:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:8-hour shifts, at least 2 weekend shifts a month, weekday & holiday/season availability requested

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

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. Demonstrates ability to treat and care for patients of all ages.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited ACOTE program and completion of clinical rotations required.
• Currently licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist by the state of employment. If working under a temporary license, Occupational Therapy license in the state of employment must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
• AHA BLS certification prior to orientation completion.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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