Inpatient Behavioral Health OT - Per Diem

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem inpatient behavioral health setting. The role involves planning, evaluating, and treating patients, delivering established therapy programs, and discharge planning, with supervision of support personnel.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, PA OT license, NBCOT, and BLS; Master’s degree preferred and 1 year OT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 1 year experience in an Occupational Therapy setting preferred.
• PA Occupational Therapist Lic Required; Natl Board Certified OT Required; BLS Required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient care

Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

PA OT Lic Required

National Board Certified OT Required

Basic Life Support Required

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a per diem inpatient behavioral health setting. The role involves planning, evaluating, and treating patients, delivering established therapy programs, and discharge planning, with supervision of support personnel.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, PA OT license, NBCOT, and BLS; Master’s degree preferred and 1 year OT experience preferred.