Occupational Therapist - Days

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, directs, plans, and provides occupational therapy treatment for patients of all ages with a wide variety of disabilities, helping them achieve maximum functional independence. The role documents patient care and treatment results in medical reports in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. The Occupational Therapist assesses patients’ physical, social, and psychological needs and collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop, implement, and adjust individualized plans of care. The position also coordinates discharge planning and patient and family education, supervises and directs care delivered by other staff, contributes to departmental and community education programs, and maintains clinical competence through continuing education. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Licensed Occupational Therapist in Pennsylvania.
Skills in healthcare policy and ethics compliance, rehabilitation assessment and care, rehabilitation practices and programs, and therapeutic treatment.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, direct, plan, and provide occupational therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
Follow department standards of care, clinical guidelines, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Complete assessments according to unit standards, addressing the physical, social, and psychological needs of patients and families.
Complete assessments for admissions and discharges.
Develop plans of care with patients, families, and healthcare team members, including health teaching, family needs, and discharge planning.
Establish suitable and achievable goals with time frames.
Administer treatments according to priority and department procedures.
Evaluate therapy interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses or lack of progress.
Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and patient and family education through care conferences.
Follow program precautions and address special problems and contraindications appropriately.
Provide patient- and family-specific education and instructions.
Document evaluations, treatments, treatment responses, discharge summaries, and patient and family education accurately and promptly.
Arrange patient equipment and therapy needs after discharge when applicable.
Supervise and direct patient care provided by other staff members.
Make patient assignments collaboratively with other team members and adjust assignments as patient situations change.
Contribute to departmental program development and community educational programs.
Participate in continuing education to maintain competence and support safe, effective practice.
Alert the care team to emergencies and take appropriate action.
Use patient and employee occurrence and incident reports.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Healthcare benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees from day one, including domestic partners.