Occupational Therapist- Per Diem Days

Occupational Therapist

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Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health

Department: Occupational Therapy

Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown PA 18901

Hours: Per Diem (8am-4:30pm)

Job Summary:

To provide Occupational Therapy services to patients throughout the lifespan, who have impairments and functional limitations, disabilities or changes in their physical, cognitive or psycho-social function resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Upon referral from a physician, the Occupational therapist interacts and practices in collaboration with other healthcare professionals providing services to prevent disability and impairment and to promote health and wellness.

Accountabilities:

• Integrates all elements of patient management (evaluation, intervention plan, reevaluation and discharge/follow up) in a manner to maximize outcomes
• Performs accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Consistently meets department productivity standards, while providing care that maximizes patient outcomes.
• Consistently assesses and modifies approach, communication, care and activities to reflect the needs of patients based on age, cultural diversity and developmental level.
• Demonstrates the understanding of the unique needs of the patient.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA
• Performs Occupational therapy evaluation upon receipt of appropriate referral
• Establishes appropriate treatment programs and provides treatment utilizing the most appropriate methods.
• Consistently reevaluates patients status and modifies treatment accordingly
• Communicates with physicians, other healthcare providers, third party payers and vendors as needed
• Educates the patient and/or significant other in the treatment intervention and diagnosis
• Rotates throughout the various patient treatment areas as indicated.
• Participates in quality improvement process as appropriate
• Appropriately delegates and supervises supportive personnel
• Appropriately delegates and supervises volunteers.
• Serves as a Clinical Instructor to student affiliates as needed.
• Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Maintains accurate documentation consistent with department policy
• Bills correctly using Medicare or AMA guidelines depending on the patients insurance plan consistent with the departmental policy
• Documentation is completed in established time frames
• Billing is completed in established time frames and is an accurate reflection of the services provided
• Ensures that all necessary referrals/authorizations are in place when appropriate
• Independently and proactively manages caseload/schedule to ensure that maximize productivity.
• Patient outcomes are maximized on a consistent basis
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science, Masters or Doctorate Degree or Certificate of Occupational Therapy from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy
• Certification or eligible for AOTA Certification Exam preferred
• Current Licensure in the State of Pennsylvania as an Occupational Therapist
• For pool therapist, previous work experience is preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.