WellSpan Health
Occupational Therapist Assistant- Surgery and Rehab Hospital - Day/Evening
WellSpan Health, York, Pennsylvania, United States, 17404
Full time (80 hours biweekly)
Weekend and holiday rotation
Includes cross-training in post-surgical, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) fully covered to support your professional growth
General Summary
Conducts specific treatment programs for individual patients at an entry to intermediate 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 g.
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 o.
Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Occupational Therapist.
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.
Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
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:
Less than 1 year 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
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
Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.
Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.
York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)
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.
Weekend and holiday rotation
Includes cross-training in post-surgical, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) fully covered to support your professional growth
General Summary
Conducts specific treatment programs for individual patients at an entry to intermediate 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 g.
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 o.
Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Occupational Therapist.
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.
Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
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:
Less than 1 year 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
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
#LI-AG1
Quality of Life
Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.
Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.
York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)
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.