Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
Occupational Therapist Float Pool
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103
Every day, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation breaks new ground. Whether it's innovative new technology at our state-of-the art rehabilitation hospital in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, or changing lives at one of our 26 outpatient locations, we are always striving to be the best we can be.
As a physical, occupational or speech therapist at Good Shepherd, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is committed to helping our patients achieve more. It's a career opportunity unlike any other, where you'll enjoy:
New Clinical Ladder Program so you can set goals, reach them and be rewarded and recognized as best in classComplimentary MedBridge Subscription so you can receive high quality education and CEUsFree Opportunities for Clinical Certification in areas like LSVT, Low Vision, Manual Therapy, Vestibular and AquaticsSupport for Guiding Your Own Research and Scholarly Work through the Good Shepherd Innovation Grants ProgramMultiple Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs (Pediatrics, Neurorehabilitation, Vision and Orthopedics, etc.)We currently have a career opportunity for an Outpatient Float Occupational Therapist. This is a full-time role which will float among our outpatient therapy sites in the greater Lehigh Valley area. This individual will have the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and a variety of diagnoses including ortho and neuro. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in an outpatient setting.
JOB SUMMARY
Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of physical disabilities for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care
PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
acting on physician's order and patient need in a timely mannerdocumenting interventions and responsesrevising care plans based on patient response.
PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
By meeting them
providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirementsanswering questions and requests.
MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
By completing patient rounds
documenting careidentifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomesintervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of carereviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providersmaintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of care
measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standardsmaking or recommending necessary adjustmentsadhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
RESPECTS PATIENTS
By recognizing their rights
providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual supportmaintaining confidentiality.
MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashioncleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
By attending educational workshops and journal clubs
reviewing professional publicationsestablishing personal networksparticipating local, state and national professional organizations and societiesmaintaining regulatory requirements by licensing bodyattending annual in-services, special interest groups and CEU eventsattending at least 80% of staff meetingsconducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
acting as a preceptor for new associates or studentscommunicating performance outcomes and resultsresponding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
Work Experience
Previous pediatric experience preferred
Licenses / Certifications
Occupational Therapist license requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
As a physical, occupational or speech therapist at Good Shepherd, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is committed to helping our patients achieve more. It's a career opportunity unlike any other, where you'll enjoy:
New Clinical Ladder Program so you can set goals, reach them and be rewarded and recognized as best in classComplimentary MedBridge Subscription so you can receive high quality education and CEUsFree Opportunities for Clinical Certification in areas like LSVT, Low Vision, Manual Therapy, Vestibular and AquaticsSupport for Guiding Your Own Research and Scholarly Work through the Good Shepherd Innovation Grants ProgramMultiple Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs (Pediatrics, Neurorehabilitation, Vision and Orthopedics, etc.)We currently have a career opportunity for an Outpatient Float Occupational Therapist. This is a full-time role which will float among our outpatient therapy sites in the greater Lehigh Valley area. This individual will have the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams and a variety of diagnoses including ortho and neuro. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in an outpatient setting.
JOB SUMMARY
Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of physical disabilities for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care
PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
acting on physician's order and patient need in a timely mannerdocumenting interventions and responsesrevising care plans based on patient response.
PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
By meeting them
providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirementsanswering questions and requests.
MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
By completing patient rounds
documenting careidentifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomesintervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of carereviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providersmaintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of care
measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standardsmaking or recommending necessary adjustmentsadhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
RESPECTS PATIENTS
By recognizing their rights
providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual supportmaintaining confidentiality.
MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashioncleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
By attending educational workshops and journal clubs
reviewing professional publicationsestablishing personal networksparticipating local, state and national professional organizations and societiesmaintaining regulatory requirements by licensing bodyattending annual in-services, special interest groups and CEU eventsattending at least 80% of staff meetingsconducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
acting as a preceptor for new associates or studentscommunicating performance outcomes and resultsresponding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
Work Experience
Previous pediatric experience preferred
Licenses / Certifications
Occupational Therapist license requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required