Occupational Therapist

1 day ago

Pottsville, 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 Pottsville outpatient team for an Occupational Therapist. The team at Pottsville offers Physical and Occupational therapy services and treats a variety of diagnoses including ortho and neuro. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience, 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 outpatient 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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