Inpatient Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health seeks an Occupational Therapist to plan, evaluate and treat patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting. You will implement established OT programs, educate patients and families, and discharge planning. The role also involves directing support staff within your scope of practice at Temple Health.

The position requires a bachelor's OT degree; a master's is preferred, and NBOT license plus BLS are required. Temple Health emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited occupational therapy program.
• Master's degree from accredited occupational therapy program preferred.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Plans, evaluates and treats patients within an inpatient behavioral health OT program.
• Evaluates and treats patients and establishes treatment plans and discharge plans.
• Directs support personnel within the scope of practice.
• Educates patients and families about therapies.

Education

OT Bachelor’s

OT Master’s Preferred

Education/Experience equivalence

PA OT License

NBOT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

The Occupational Therapist plans, evaluates and treats patients related to their occupational therapy needs within a clinical behavioral health inpatient setting. Provides established occupational therapy programs including patient care and education. Evaluates and treats patients and establishes treatment programs and/or implements comprehensive discharge plans. Directs support personnel within the scope of practice.

Education
Bachelor's Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program Required
Master's Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program Preferred
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience
1 year experience in an Occupational Therapy Setting Preferred

Licenses
PA Occupational Therapist Lic Required
Natl Board Certified OT Required
Basic Life Support Required

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Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus.The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

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