OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST- ACUTE- PRN

divh2Occupational Therapist- Acute- PRN/h2pAn Occupational Therapist completes Occupational Therapy Evaluations and establishes plans of care for patients based upon age specific considerations and patient/family goals in various treatment arenas throughout the hospital. The occupational therapist continually assesses the treatment program and patients discharge planning needs, recommending changes to the program as appropriate. He/She also supervises certified occupational therapy assistants or aides as assigned, participates actively in work process and program development to enhance the work environment, and participates in other duties as assigned. Utilizes time efficiently and effectively. Adheres to scheduling and productivity guidelines. Staff schedules require flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include weekend and evening hours as necessary, to meet demand in their primary area or the needs across the system. Promotes and attend community outreach events as necessary./ppRegular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance./ppEngages in using the LEAN methodology for process improvement./ppDocuments on the white boards in the patient rooms to improve and aid in interdisciplinary communication and continuity of care (where applicable by location)./ppUnderstands and upholds the mission, vision and values of the organization. Demonstrates and adhere to the missions, vision, value and Excela Credo in all aspects of position./ppPerforms clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective age- specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes./ppAdheres to ethical and legal practice standards./ppMaintains records that are accurate, concise, timely and legible in accordance with System, IT or Payor policies./ppEducates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs./ppCaptures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintaining established standards of care./ppPromotes continual performance improvement both within the Rehabilitation department and throughout Independence Health System./ppCollaborates with patients, families, and other health team members to provide excellence in patient care./ppParticipates actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs./ppImplements a self-directed plan for professional development./ppUpholds fiscal and operational responsibility./ppStaff schedules require flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include evening and weekend hours, as necessary to meet demand in their primary area or the needs across the System./ppParticipates in supervision of students as appropriate./ppOther duties as assigned./ppUnderstand and obtain authorizations via Navinet (where applicable by location)./ppKnowledge compliance with documentation of G codes as mandated by insurance./ppUnderstanding working knowledge of insurances and their documentation, authorization and billing framework and requirements./ppCommunicates to lead/leadership any changes or volume in census that will impact daily productivity of the clinic./ppGraduate of an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)/ppStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment./ppStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./pp1-3 years experience in healthcare setting/ppCertified Hand Therapist certification for outpatient setting/ppMasters or DOT/ppPrevious clinical experience/knowledge and/or certification in specialty treatment programs, including Lymphedema/ppCurrent PA State Licensure (in Occupational Therapy)/ppCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program./ppAct 33 with renewal/ppAct 34 with renewal/ppAct 73 FBI Clearance/ppThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department./ppIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./ppTravel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations./ppIndependence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations./ppAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below./ppEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required./ppExtreme Heat - X/ppExtreme Cold - X/ppHeights - X/ppConfined Spaces - X/ppExtreme Noise(85dB) - X/ppMechanical Hazards - X/ppUse of Vibrating Tools - X/ppOperates Vehicle (company) - X - X/ppOperates Heavy Equipment - X/ppUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - X - X/ppRotates All Shifts - X/pp8 Hours Shifts - X - X/pp10-12 Hours Shifts - X/ppOn-Call - X/ppOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) - X - X/ppTravel Between Sites - X - X/ppDirect Patient Care - X - X/ppRespirator Protective Equipment - X - X/ppEye Protection - X - X/ppHead Protection (hard hat) - X/ppHearing Protection - X/ppHand Protection - X - X/ppFeet, Toe Protection - X/ppBody Protection - X - X/ppLatex Exposure - X - X/ppSolvent Exposure - X/ppPaint (direct use) Exposure - X/ppDust (sanding) Exposure - X/ppEthylene Oxide Exposure - X/ppCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - X/ppBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - X - X/ppChemicals (direct use) Exposure - X - X/ppMist Exposure - X/ppWax Stripper (direct use) - X/ppNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X/ppIonizing Radiation Exposure - X/ppLaser Exposure - X/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required./ppBending (Stooping) - X - X/ppSitting - X - X/ppWalking - X - X/ppClimbing Stairs - X - X/ppClimbing Ladders - X/ppStanding - X - X/ppKneeling - X - X/ppSquatting (Crouching) - X - X/ppTwisting/Turning - X - X/ppKeyboard/Computer Operation - X - X/ppGross Grasp - X - X/ppFine Finger Manipulation - X - X/ppHand/Arm Coordination - X - X/ppPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) - X - 10# - 50#/ppCarry - X - 10#/ppTransfer/Push/Pull Patients - X - X/ppSeeing Near w/Acuity - X - X/ppFeeling (Sensation) - X - X/ppColor Vision - X - X/ppHearing Clearly - X - X/ppPulling/Pushing Objects Overhead - X - X/ppReaching Above Shoulder Level - X - X/ppReaching Forward - X - X/ppLifting/p/div

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