Occupational Therapist Assistant- Chambersburg Hospital- DayEvening

Full time (80 hours biweekly)

Monday - Friday Day/Evening

Weekend and holiday rotation

Position Function: Under the direction of a Clinical Manager assists with assessing planning implementing Occupational Therapy to patients. Maintains the operational aspects of the therapy unit in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. Further contributes to the Physical Medicine Department Hospital and the American Occupational Therapy Association through support of philosophy objectives educational and research efforts. Is responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff students and volunteers as delegated by department administrative personnel. May be required to travel between clinical sites to assist in provision of care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

globally by considering the needs of the facility department and organization.
needs to manage and modify schedule to maximize productivity.
any down time to complete needed tasks.
multi-tasking by managing the environment of care while balancing patient care needs.
multi-tasking by grouping like tasks and patients to maximize efficiency.
goals and objectives for each treatment session that prioritizes patient needs and are consistent with the time frame schedule.
tasks for the day and completes them by end of shift.
is completed by real time unless prohibited by patient care and is then done in a timely manner.
tasks to assistants and support personnel to maximize staff efficiency.
treatment plan to available resources.
to provide patient care to multiple treatment areas within the department.
and adapts personal style to meet the Model of Care Expectations.
meets or exceeds the established productivity expectations of the department without use of overtime and with expected or superior clinical outcome.

Qualifications and Standards

Education: Graduate of an accredited program with an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.

Certifications/Licensure: Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Pennsylvania. Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required. CPR certification required.