Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Renovo, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22619692 Summary Renovo, PA In-Person $52.50 - $65.00 per Hour 1 Years Experience Master's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time

Description About Us:

At Bucktail Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds, we are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding area. Our 12-bed facility specializes in swing bed and acute care rehabilitation services. We also provide one-on-one outpatient therapy to a diverse population ranging from pediatric to geriatric. We utilize a hands-on, educational, and exercise-based approach to every patient. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team and contribute to our mission of improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.

Position Overview:

As an Occupational Therapist at Bucktail Medical Center, you will play a crucial role in delivering therapeutic services to patients across our various care settings. Primary duties include evaluating and creating treatment plans and supervising a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations and goals. Maintain electronic documentation records in a timely manner. Supervise one or more Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other modalities per best-practice standards and clinical reasoning. Monitor and document patient progress, responses to treatment, and any changes in patient conditions. Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, home exercises, and strategies for improving functional outcomes. Assess and recommend adaptive equipment for safe discharge plans Participate in daily rounding and care plan meetings with patients and an interdisciplinary team. Collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists, to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of patient care and documentation. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Assist nursing staff with ADL's as needed. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited institution. Master's Degree preferred. Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Pennsylvania. Previous experience in a rehab hospital or outpatient clinic. Strong clinical skills and knowledge of occupational therapy techniques, modalities, and adaptive equipment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Understanding complex medical terminology and conditions at a level that allows for teaching patients and families with simplified concepts and language. Familiarity with NetHealth EHR, Trubridge EHR, MS Office suite. Adaptable to scheduling changes and with providing creative treatment approaches. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Benefits:

Health and vision insurance; benefits include 100% discount of all Laboratory and Radiology services provided by Bucktail Medical Center as well as a 50% discount for all other services rendered at our hospital or community clinic. 403b eligible after 90 days of service with a 25% employer match. Generous paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick days after probationary period; prorated paid holidays after 6 months of service. May be eligible for student loan repayment program or tuition assistance program. Collaborative and supportive work environment and management team. Monday-Friday work schedule with occasional weekends/special events.

Pay Range:

$52.50 - $65.00 per hour based on experience. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams