Occupational Therapist - Cocalico Center (Outpatient ) - Full Time

Full Time (80 hours biweekly) Monday-Friday Day / Evening Weekend & Holiday rotation Preferred schedule: 8:30am-6 pm Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm Friday Flexible with hours, but must have some evening times General Summary *This is a PEDS only role. Provides occupational therapy services at an entry to intermediate skills level to individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity. RESPONSIBILITIES Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: * Evaluates patient using evidence based evaluation techniques. * Plans individualized occupational therapy program with a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational and social activities based on the individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interests/goals. * Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient. * Coordinates occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of goals established. * Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives. * Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning. * Provides supervision of COTAs and Rehab Aides as required by PA practice act. 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 abilities. * 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. * Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers. * Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence. * 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. Benefits Offered: * Comprehensive health benefits * Retirement savings plan * Paid time off (PTO) * Education assistance * Financial education and support, including DailyPay * Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) [https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/]   QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications Minimum Education: * Bachelors Degree Required Work Experience: * Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required Licenses: * Licensed Occupational Therapist Upon Hire Required and * Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Courses and Training: * Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Upon Hire Required