Occupational Therapist - Days

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d • 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 accurately and promptly in medical reports in accordance with department policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

The therapist assesses patients’ physical, social, and psychological needs; develops and updates plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and other health care team members; establishes achievable goals and time frames; administers and evaluates interventions; and participates in care conferences, discharge planning, and patient and family education. The role also supports patient equipment and therapy needs after discharge when applicable, supervises and directs care provided by other staff, contributes to program development and community education, and responds appropriately to emergencies and incidents. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certified Occupational Therapist credential from the National Board of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT).
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Pennsylvania.
• Skills in health care policy and ethics compliance, rehabilitation assessment and care, rehabilitation practices/programs, and therapeutic treatment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of related work experience (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, including assessments on admissions and discharges, and address patients’ and families’ physical, social, and psychological needs.
• Develop plans of care with patients, families, and other health care 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 the effectiveness of interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses or lack of progress.
• Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and education through participation in care conferences.
• Follow precautions and account for special problems and contraindications.
• Educate and instruct patients and families according to individual needs and treatment programs.
• 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 and adjust assignments in response to changing patient situations.
• 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

• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• 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 rapid 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 with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time