Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapist- FT This position will be located at Meyersdale Medical Center. Will be treating inpatients, swing bed patients and outpatients. Conemaugh Health System of Duke LifePoint Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics, and patient-focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs approximately 3200 clinical and non-clinical staff, including more than 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System, is a tertiary care regional referral hospital known for clinical excellence and nationally recognized patient outcomes. Conemaugh Memorial is the most technologically sophisticated hospital between Pittsburgh, PA and Hershey, PA and offers specialized services including a regional Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 3 Regional Intensive Care Nursery and high-risk obstetrical care.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop a specialized treatment plan to help him/her achieve as much as possible in regaining his/her well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Other duties as assigned