Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy IP Rehab - Days

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to maintain a challenging and energized work environment. This role involves conducting treatment programs for patients and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize their care. Applicants should possess an Associate’s Degree and be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services in our community.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Required.
• Less than 1 year Relevant experience.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of routine motor activities and activities of daily living for assigned patients.
• Assists Occupational Therapist in administering standard evaluations.
• Coordinates occupational therapy activities with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic techniques

Communication

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy IP Rehab - Days

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General Summary

Conducts specific treatment programs for individual patients at an entry to intermediate level.

Job Description

PRN (As Needed)

Days, 7:00a-3:30p

Weekend and holiday rotation

General Summary

Conducts specific treatment programs for individual patients at an entry to intermediate level.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Carries out a program of routine motor activities and activities of daily living for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering specified portions of the standard evaluations and elicits information regarding existing skills and capacities, according to the rules and regulations of the AOTA and POTA.
• Coordinates occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established g.
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and o.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Occupational Therapist.
  
  

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

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Required
  
  

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
  
  

Licenses

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

Courses And Training

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required
  
  

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital

Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our Core Values: Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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