Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Thoroughly documents Occupational Therapy evals, treatments, responses to treatments, discharge summaries, and patient and family education in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supervises and directs patient care provided by other staff members.
• Makes patient assignments in collaboration with other team members.
• Contributes to departmental program development.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain competence in job function and assures safe and effective patient practice.

Requirements

• Must hold a license in Occupational Therapy for the state of Pennsylvania.
• Must be certified through (NBCOT) The National Board of Occupational Therapist.
• Must hold a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days.

Benefits

• 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.
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.