DescriptionnnJob SummarynnAn Occupational Therapist completes Occupational Therapy Evaluations and establishes plans of care for patients based upon age specific considerations and patient/family goals in various treatment arenas throughout the hospital. The occupational therapist continually assesses the treatment program and patient's discharge planning needs, recommending changes to the program as appropriate. He/She also supervises certified occupational therapy assistants or aides as assigned, participates actively in work process and program development to enhance the work environment, and participates in other duties as assigned. Utilizes time efficiently and effectively. Adheres to scheduling and productivity guidelines. Staff schedules require flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include weekend and evening hours as necessary, to meet demand in their primary are or the needs across the system. Promotes and attend community outreach events as necessary.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnRegular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.nnEngages in using the LEAN methodology for process improvement.nnParticipates in daily meetings, use of “Just-do-its” and A3’s as appropriate.nnDevelops an awareness and understand of the department objectives on the CI board and participates in collecting data for the board.nnParticipates in LEAN projects as assigned.nnFollows standard work as set forth for the position.nnAttends LEAN 101 & other LEAN functions / training as assigned.nnDocuments on the white boards in the patient rooms to improve and aid in interdisciplinary communication and continuity of care (where applicable by location).nnUnderstands and upholds the mission, vision and values of the organization. Demonstrates and adhere to the missions, vision, value and Excela Credo in all aspects of position.nnPerforms clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective age- specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes.nnCompletes evaluations within appropriate time frame per policy.nnSets goals with measurable outcomes and appropriate time frames.nnDemonstrates appropriate use of various treatment modalities in patient care.nnRecommends discontinuation of treatment when appropriate.nnInitiates discussions with physician and other medical team members when appropriate to modify the treatment program.nnSupervises COTA and Home Health Aide in a professional manner.nnAdheres to ethical and legal practice standards.nnAbides by relevant ethical codes and standards of practice guidelines.nnAbides by State and Federal laws and regulations, including state licensure laws.nnReports any concerns to rehab leadership, or compliance line as appropriate.nnMaintains records that are accurate, concise, timely and legible in accordance with System, IT or Payor policies.nnDocuments therapy care in format and accordance with practice setting on EMR including: evaluations, treatment provided, response to treatment, patient progress, education, family conferences, discharge planning and discharge summary as appropriate.nnCompletes reassessments at appropriate intervals and documents accordingly.nnCommunicates post-discharge needs to appropriate resources.nnDocuments patient care that is consistent with guidelines and requirements of agencies and third-party payers.nnEducates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs.nnInvolves patient and family members in establishing a plan of care.nnProvides patient and family members with educational materials as needed.nnDocuments education and training as well as patient and/or family level of achievement with training provided.nnCaptures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintaining established standards of care.nnUtilizes appropriate documentation including CPT and CDM codes to match services provided.nnMaintains adherence to established efficiency standards.nnChecking for accuracy in charging based on therapeutic intervention provided prior to signing and finalizing daily documentation.nnProvides relevant information to insurance provider to insure proper authorization is secured prior to initiation of treatment (when indicated).nnAssures treatment does not extend beyond last covered date.nnPromotes continual performance improvement both within the Rehabilitation department and throughout Excela Health.nnDemonstrates individual initiative for performance improvement both within the department and throughout Excela Health.nnActively identifies needs for improvement in the department and system wide and discusses with manager.nnCollaborates with patients, families, and other health team members to provide excellence in patient care.nnCommunicates regularly with other team members via verbal, written, and/or established electronic communication methods.nnAttends interdisciplinary team meetings when indicated.nnAttends all required staff meetings. If absent or unable to attend, reads minutes and signs appropriate sign-in sheets to indicate review of material.nnParticipates actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs.nnAttends appropriate internal or external education opportunities to promote growth and expansion of specific programsnnResearches appropriate innovative ides via journal and internet exploration and discusses these with manager leads, and peers.nnImplements a self-directed plan for professional development.nnDemonstrates an awareness of strengths and weaknesses and seeks guidance as needed to address limitations.nnInitiates and participates in continuing education: lectures, video/audio conferences, written and online courses.nnDevelops and conducts in-service as appropriate to share information gained from external resources.nnUpholds fiscal and operational responsibilitynnUtilizes supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner.nnMaintains adherence to established efficiency standards.nnMaximizes utilization of non-direct patient care timennMaintains responsibility for reporting accuracy of hours worked.nnTravel to other entities or sites within the System as patient census dictates, in order to provide quality necessary care where patient need is greatest.nnStaff schedules require flexibility as they are dependent on patient care needs, which may include evening and weekend hours, as necessary to meet demand in their primary area or the needs across the System.nnParticipates in supervision of students as appropriate.nnOther duties as assigned.nnSpecialty Essential FunctionsnnUnderstand and obtain authorizations via Navinet (where applicable by location).nnKnowledge & compliance with documentation of G codes as mandated by insurance.nnUnderstanding & working knowledge of insurances and their documentation, authorization and billing framework and requirements.nnCommunicates to lead/leadership any changes or volume in census that will impact daily productivity of the clinic.nnRequired QualificationsnnGraduate of an accredited program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)nnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.nnPreferred Qualificationsnn1-3 years’ experience in healthcare settingnnCertified Hand Therapist certification for outpatient settingnnMasters or DOTnnPrevious clinical experience/knowledge and/or certification in specialty treatment programs, including LymphedemannLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent PA State Licensure (in Occupational Therapy)nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.nnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 FBI ClearancennSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel may be expected locally between Independence Health System locations.nnAAP/EEOnnIndependence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.nnAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.nnWork EnvironmentnnEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnXnnExtreme ColdnnXnnHeightsnnXnnConfined SpacesnnXnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnXnnMechanical HazardsnnXnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnXnnOperates Vehicle (company)nnXnnXnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnXnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnXnnXnnRotates All ShiftsnnXnn8 Hours ShiftsnnXnnXnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnXnnOn-CallnnXnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)nnXnnXnnTravel Between SitesnnXnnXnnDirect Patient CarennXnnXnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnXnnXnnEye ProtectionnnXnnXnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnXnnHearing ProtectionnnXnnHand ProtectionnnXnnXnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnXnnBody ProtectionnnXnnXnnLatex ExposurennXnnXnnSolvent ExposurennXnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennXnnDust (sanding) ExposurennXnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennXnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennXnnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennXnnXnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennXnnXnnMist ExposurennXnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnXnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennXnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennXnnLaser ExposurennXnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnXnnXnnSittingnnXnnXnnWalkingnnXnnXnnClimbing StairsnnXnnXnnClimbing LaddersnnXnnStandingnnXnnXnnKneelingnnXnnXnnSquatting (Crouching)nnXnnXnnTwisting/TurningnnXnnXnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnXnnXnnGross GraspnnXnnXnnFine Finger ManipulationnnXnnXnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnXnnXnnPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)nnXnn10#nn50#nnCarrynnXnn10#nnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnXnnXnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnXnnXnnFeeling (Sensation)nnXnnXnnColor VisionnnXnnXnnHearing ClearlynnXnnXnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnXnnXnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnXnnXnnReaching ForwardnnXnnXnnLifting Floor to KnucklennXnn25#nnLifting Seat Pan to KnucklennXnn50#nnLifting Knuckle to ShouldernnXnn10#nnLifting Shoulder to OverheadnnXnn5#nnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)