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Full time (80 hours biweekly)

6:30-3:00 M-F

One weekend per month with alternate day off provided and 1 holiday per year

General Summary

Conducts specific treatment programs for individual patients at an intermediate to advanced level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

+ Carries out a program of routine motor activities and activities of daily living for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist.

+ Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering specified portions of the standard evaluations and elicits information regarding existing skills and capacities, according to the rules and regulations of the AOTA and POTA.

+ Coordinates occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.

+ Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.

+ Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.

+ Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.

+ Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Occupational Therapist.

+ Participates in mentoring of fellow staff and students as defined by clinical ladder.

+ Performs additional administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, orientation, competency training, participation in peer/performance reviews and in-services.

+ Assists leadership team in program development and performance improvement.

Common Expectations:

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

+ Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.

+ Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.

+ Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

+ Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.

+ Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.

+ Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

+ 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

+ Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

+ Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Demonstrates skills for program development/leadership.

Benefits Offered:

+ Comprehensive health benefits

+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts

+ Retirement savings plan

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ Short-term disability

+ Education assistance

+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay

+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs

+ Caregiver support via Wellthy

+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy

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Quality of Life

Formed in 1813, Lebanon is a quaint city of 25,700 residents. The area, rich in heritage and the small-town charm of yesteryear, features sites on the National Register of Historic Places, museums, scenic parks and recreation facilities, performing arts theaters, artists' studios, a farmers market and dining establishments for all tastes.

Life in Lebanon County offers affordable housing and options for pursuing higher education. Residents can find local employment in manufacturing, retail, arts and entertainment, healthcare and service sectors. Located in Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon is within an easy driving distance of Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading and York. (Patient population: 140,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.