Occupational Therapist (Incentivized)

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.


Position Details:

Work Shift:
Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

Department:
Occupational Therapy Guidelines - Weekend Incentivized Pool

• The Weekend Incentivized Program is available to PT/OT/SLP's in a direct (traditional) patient care incentivized area (as defined above) who do not hold another position or combination of positions within the Genesis HealthCare System with hired hours. A maximum of two per diem positions maybe held within the hospital as per Genesis policy; this can be reflected as one weekend incentivized and one regular per diem position.
• Eligible therapists must have at least one year of recent experience in their field . Any exception to the minimum experience requirement is at the discretion of the service line director.
• Weekend incentivized per diem therapists will be required to work four (4) individual weekend dates/month or 12 dates/quarter during scheduled contract period. Weekend hours are defined as hours worked beginning Saturday at 7:00 am and ending Sunday at 6:00 pm.
• Any hours worked outside of the weekend timeframe will be paid according to a second job rate, i.e., regular per diem therapist.
• If the therapist is unable to meet the required weekend staffing requirements, he/she will be removed from weekend incentivized per diem status.
• Eligible weekend incentivized therapists will be required to sign a six (6) month agreement indicating their understanding and commitment to the parameters of the program.
• If the therapist is unable to work the scheduled weekend shift, he/she is responsible to notify the manager to assist with finding a replacement. If a replacement can't be found, Genesis attendance policy will apply.
• Therapists participating in this program are required to complete a six (6)-month introductory period and will not be eligible to transfer during period of agreement.
• Therapists participating in this program will be subject to the annual performance evaluation process and will be eligible for a PPA award in the form of a lump sum bonus.
• In the event of the need to VA or put staff on-call, employees in the incentive program will be first. Second will be employees in overtime, and finally, employees on regular time as appropriate to staffing needs.

Overview of Position:

Responsible for evaluating, planning, and treatment for patients referred to the service. Provides group and/or individual treatment to patients with a variety of diagnoses and presenting symptoms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Collects/interprets diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when making assessments, while considering current presentation and past medical/clinical history.
2. Demonstrates proficiency in performing patient assessment, development of treatment plans, and patient specific goals.
3. Completes documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.
4. Supervises and directs patient treatment activities of Assistants appropriately per departmental operations.
5. Initiates patient care activities in reasonable/timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient's treatment schedule.
6. Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.
7. Completes program specialist competency/checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient and Work Hardening only)
8. Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.
9. Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.
10. Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.
11. Performs other functions as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
2. Current Ohio OT licensed and certification by the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapist.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Ability to assess situational needs and problem solve.
5. Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting (e.g., Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health, and/or Behavioral Health).
6. Valid drivers license and proof of auto liability insurance (HomeCare).

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• Introduces self and role...connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.).
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.).
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to lift, move, ambulate, or maneuver patients (minimum of 50 lbs) to administer therapy is required.
2. Ability to observe, hear, analyze, and interpret patient responses to evaluate progress is required.
3. Ability to read, write, and explain moderately complex information to other hospital/HomeCare staff.
4. Ability to deal with aggressive patients both physically and verbally (Behavioral Health and HomeCare requirement)
5. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.
6. Employee may be required to travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, and/or to drive to other locations.
7. Must walk on uneven terrain; drive automobile and travel to multiple sites. (HomeCare Requirement)

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.