OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST- ACUTE- PRN

Occupational Therapist- Acute- PRN

An 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 patient's 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Engages in using the LEAN methodology for process improvement.
• Documents on the white boards in the patient rooms to improve and aid in interdisciplinary communication and continuity of care (where applicable by location).
• Understands and upholds the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective age- specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes.
• Adheres to ethical and legal practice standards.
• Maintains records that are accurate, concise, timely and legible in accordance with System, IT or Payor policies.
• Educates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs.
• Captures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintaining established standards of care.
• Promotes continual performance improvement both within the Rehabilitation department and throughout Independence Health System.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and other health team members to provide excellence in patient care.
• Participates actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs.
• Implements a self-directed plan for professional development.
• Upholds fiscal and operational responsibility.
• Staff 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.
• Participates in supervision of students as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialty Essential Functions:

• Understand and obtain authorizations via Navinet (where applicable by location).
• Knowledge & compliance with documentation of G codes as mandated by insurance.
• Understanding & working knowledge of insurances and their documentation, authorization and billing framework and requirements.
• Communicates to lead/leadership any changes or volume in census that will impact daily productivity of the clinic.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience in healthcare setting
• Certified Hand Therapist certification for outpatient setting
• Masters or DOT
• Previous clinical experience/knowledge and/or certification in specialty treatment programs, including Lymphedema

License, Certification & Clearances:

• Current PA State Licensure (in Occupational Therapy)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.

AAP/EEO:

• Independence 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.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment:

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Physical Demands:

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.