Occupational Therapist CHT (FT-40), Philadelphia

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia seeks an Advanced Clinician encompassing Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat and discharge plan for patients across acute care, rehab, and outpatient settings.

This role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with allied health professionals, and advancing care in specialty practice, contributing to Jefferson Health’s mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in SLP or OT/PT as applicable.
• 7 years of current clinical practice with at least 2–3 years in the specialty area and at least 2000 hours of specialty practice.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania (OT/SLP/PT as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in alignment with Jefferson values.
• Provides advanced therapy evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
• Mentors staff and contributes to orientation and competency assessments.
• Models integration of literature into clinical practice and supports program development.
• Participates in student and resident education and clinical training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologist are responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The PT, OT and SLP are integral healthcare providers accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Advanced Clinician will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Has primary responsibility for mentorship and advancement of care in area of specialty practice.

Job Description Summary The Advanced Clinician Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologist are responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The PT, OT and SLP are integral healthcare providers accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function. The Advanced Clinician will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Has primary responsibility for mentorship and advancement of care in area of specialty practice.

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Provides advanced therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, outpatient settings as appropriate.

Performs specialty-specific teaching while assisting with staff orientation and competency assessment for new / rotating staff.

Models assessment, synthesis and application of the literature in practice.

Assists manager/supervisor with coordination of program development and performance improvement activities in the area of expertise.

Participates in student and resident education: Part‑time e.g. ICE, OT level1, full‑time students, residents and fellows.

Plans, organizes and delivers treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.

Utilizes tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings, for patients and families.

Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.

Shares clinical expertise through educational forums internally and externally and involvement in research activities.

Provides input to leadership on annual competencies and clinical education needs.

Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (SLP) or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program (OT) or Master’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program (OT) or Doctorate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program (OT) or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT) or Master’sDegree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT) or Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT) 7years of current clinical practice with at least 2‑3years of clinical experience as evidenced by progression of patient volume and clinical complexity in their resource area, and at least 2000hours of specialty practice. WILL CONSIDER ANY CHT! BLS–Basic Life Support AHA–American Heart Association and OT – Licensed Occupational Therapist – State of Pennsylvania or OT – Occupational Therapist – National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands Lift and carry 40‑50lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequenttocontinuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8‑10miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
• access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
• access to medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)