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Occupational Therapist, -Lock Haven Area
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$91,444 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Standard Responsibilities:
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Attends compliance training and adheres to the organization's standards of conduct, policies, and procedures. Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction. Identifies, develops, and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide. Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion that coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Healthcare towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians, and other departments within the organization. Continually develops professional skills by assuming responsibility for ongoing continuing education. Assigns and supervises the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Advises and consults with the family, inter- and intradisciplinary team members, physicians, and other professionals, as appropriate, to ensure optimal patient care. Maintains and completes all documentation promptly and accurately, including visit assessment, OASIS, 485, and Verbal Orders on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency and regulatory standards. Data syncs (transmits) information the same day. Provide occupational therapy services and participate in the development of an occupational therapy plan of treatment, including modalities, frequency, and treatment in collaboration with the referring physician for patients from birth to geriatrics to assist patients in obtaining maximum functional independence within the standards of occupational therapy. Evaluates, plans, and treats patients in an effective Occupational Therapy Program, including the use of modalities and assistive devices within the Standards of Occupational Therapy Practice. Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association; or is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association; or Two (2) years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service, except that such determinations of proficiency do not apply with respect to persons initially licensed by a State or seeking initial qualification as an occupational therapist after December 31, 1977. One (1) year of Occupational Therapy experience to practice without supervision or less than one (1) year if practicing under supervision, i.e., ALF/PCH, required.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Basic Life Support OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Occupational Therapist Effective Date 03/30/2010 Effective Sequence 0National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy preferred. Membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association is preferred.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Driver's License Occupational Therapist (OT) Act 33 Act 34 OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Apply Now Active Filters Occupational Therapist... Williamsport, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Transportation