WellSpan Health
Occupational Therapist- Ephrata Hospital (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening
WellSpan Health, Stevens, Pennsylvania, United States, 17578
Occupational Therapist- Ephrata Hospital (Outpatient Clinic)- Day/Evening
Location: Ephrata Community Hospital, Stevens, PA
Schedule: PRN/Per Diem
PRN (As Needed)
M-Th 8:30a-6p
F 8a-12ps
Weekend and holiday rotation
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.
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.
Required for All Jobs:
Performs other related duties as identified.
WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Physical Demands:
Standing - Frequently
Walking - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
Working Environment:
Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure
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
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
Apply Now
You’re unique and you belong here.
At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Location: Ephrata Community Hospital, Stevens, PA
Schedule: PRN/Per Diem
PRN (As Needed)
M-Th 8:30a-6p
F 8a-12ps
Weekend and holiday rotation
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.
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.
Required for All Jobs:
Performs other related duties as identified.
WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Physical Demands:
Standing - Frequently
Walking - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
Working Environment:
Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure
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
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
Apply Now
You’re unique and you belong here.
At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.