Occupational Therapist - Queensgate - Outpatient

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; 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 in York, PA seeks an Occupational Therapist at entry to intermediate level to provide patient care on site. This full-time role includes evening sessions and quarterly weekend hours with pediatric rehab, on-site.

The OT will assess, plan and implement therapy to restore function and independence, while collaborating with the interprofessional team. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in OT, a state license upon hire, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients using evidence-based evaluation techniques.
• Plans individualized OT programs with sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Coordinates OT activities with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in OT techniques.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Provides supervision of COTAs and Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.

Skills

Evidence-based eval

SBAR communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Hand hygiene

COTAs supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Full Time (80 hours biweekly)

Hours to be determined with supervisor.

Two evenings per week. 16 hours of clinical weekend hours per quarter on site with peds rehab.

General Summary

Provides occupational therapy services at an entry to intermediate skills level to individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patient using evidence based evaluation techniques.
• Plans individualized occupational therapy program with a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities based on the individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interests/goals.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient.
• Coordinates occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Provides supervision of COTAs and Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act.

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 abilities.
• 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.
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
• 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)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Upon Hire Required