per Diem Occupational Therapist, Days, Must Have Weekday Availability, Weekends

St. Luke's University Health Network•Coaldale, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's Miners Campus is hiring a per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our IP Rehabilitation Team. The per Diem Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers occupational therapy treatment programs for referred patients, in the acute care setting. Occupational Therapist shall provide rehabilitation services to patients/clients, upon physician consult or referral, who have sustained occupational impairments, limitations and disabilities, as a result of physical, cognitive or psycho-social dysfunction. Occupational therapists also provide interventions which emphasize emotional wellness, health promotion, client safety and facilitate client re-engagement of ADL/IADL skills. The Occupational Therapist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania state law. Patients encountered by the Acute Care Occupational Therapist may include those with a diagnosis and/or impairments related to adolescent (13-17 years), adult (18-65 years) medical conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy required.
Occupational Therapist License in the State of Pennsylvania.
CPR Certification required.
Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU’s to maintain licensure.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs occupational therapy examination in a technically competent manner that minimizes risk to the patient, self and others by selecting reliable and valid examination methods that are relevant to the chief complaint and history of the patient.
Establishes realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient.
Performs therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately.
Implements, and revises as necessary, effective progressive treatment programs taking evaluative findings into consideration.
Administers therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively, including hot/cold pack, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool and wound care.
Fits assistive, prosthetic and orthotic devices and provides appropriate training.
Performs appropriate discharge planning, instructs patients and family member(s) in home programs.
Documents accurately, in a timely manner, including initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries.
Adheres to the Standards of Practice and institutional policy and procedures that govern the conduct of professional activities and are consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Associations’ (AOTA) positions, standards, guidelines, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics. Integrates AOTA documents, legislation, legal, and regulatory issues into practice.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric).
Attends Case Management/Interdisciplinary rounds and provides timely communication of information to other members of the multidisciplinary team
Attends multi-disciplinary meetings.
Accurately bills patient’s accounts for services rendered.
Other duties as assigned