Occupational Therapist / Full Time / 10 hour shift M-Th
UHS
Summary
Performs patient assessment, establishes plan of care, and provides care in accordance with physicians' orders and established plan of care.
Job description
Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, care giver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
Plans for discharge and communicates with patient, family, care givers, significant others and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
Assesses the effectiveness of the treatment given and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
Assists the coordinator in the coordination and integration of Occupational Therapy into inter-departmental and intra-departmental services.
Exhibits effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals and values and in accordance with JCAHO's leadership standards.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
- Ability to read, write and converse in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
- Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
- Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.