Pediatric Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Bethlehem, United States Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network Full time

Every day, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation breaks new ground. Whether it's innovative new technology at our state-of-the art rehabilitation hospital in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, or changing lives at one of our 26 outpatient locations, we are always striving to be the best we can be.

As a physical, occupational or speech therapist at Good Shepherd, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse team that is committed to helping our patients achieve more. It's a career opportunity unlike any other, where you'll enjoy:

  • New Clinical Ladder Program so you can set goals, reach them and be rewarded and recognized as best in class
  • Complimentary MedBridge Subscription so you can receive high quality education and CEUs
  • Free Opportunities for Clinical Certification in areas like LSVT, Low Vision, Manual Therapy, Vestibular and Aquatics
  • Support for Guiding Your Own Research and Scholarly Work through the Good Shepherd Innovation Grants Program
  • Multiple Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Programs (Pediatrics, Neurorehabilitation, Vision and Orthopedics, etc.)
We currently have a career opportunity with our Inpatient Pediatrics team for a per diem Occupational Therapist. The team in Inpatient Pediatrics offers Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services and treats a variety of diagnoses including ortho and neuro. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with vented patients and pediatric feeding, but new graduates are encouraged to apply as well.
  • JOB SUMMARY
    • Facilitates restoration of function and prevention of physical disabilities for patients with rehabilitation needs and/or physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
    • IDENTIFIES PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS
      • By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift
        • integrating patient information to facilitate holistic patient care
    • PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE
      • By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families
        • acting on physician's order and patient need in a timely manner
        • documenting interventions and responses
        • revising care plans based on patient response.
    • PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM
      • By meeting them
        • providing educational information in conjunction with direct care providers related to treatments, procedures, and continuing care requirements
        • answering questions and requests.
    • MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE
      • By completing patient rounds
        • documenting care
        • identifying process improvements leading to desired care outcomes
        • intervening to overcome deviations in the expected plan of care
        • reviewing the plan with patients in conjunction with direct care providers
        • maintaining ongoing communication with care management regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
    • ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE
      • By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of care
        • measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards
        • making or recommending necessary adjustments
        • adhering to applicable licensure regulations, government regulations and other accreditation standards.
    • PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS
      • By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases
        • by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
    • RESPECTS PATIENTS
      • By recognizing their rights
        • providing emotional, psycho-social, and spiritual support
        • maintaining confidentiality.
    • MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
      • By complying with procedures, rules and regulations
        • calling for assistance from support personnel, keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion
        • cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
    • MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
      • By attending educational workshops and journal clubs
        • reviewing professional publications
        • establishing personal networks
        • participating local, state and national professional organizations and societies
        • maintaining regulatory requirements by licensing body
        • attending annual in-services, special interest groups and CEU events
        • attending at least 80% of staff meetings
        • conducting annual learning sessions in collaboration with clinical educator, identifies learning needs and seeks professional improvement.
    • CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT
      • By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.
    • PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
      • By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events
        • acting as a preceptor for new associates or students
        • communicating performance outcomes and results
        • responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
      • Education
        • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
      • Work Experience
        • Previous pediatric experience preferred
      • Licenses / Certifications
        • Occupational Therapist license required
        • Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

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