Occupational Therapist CHT (FT-40), Philadelphia

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks an Advanced Clinician for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for all referred patients. The role requires mentoring peers and advancing care within specialty practice while coordinating with other health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include advanced evaluations, treatment planning, and documentation across acute and outpatient settings, along with educational duties

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology (SLP) or Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in OT/PT as listed.
• Licensed/registered status requirements: OT or SLP licensure as applicable in Pennsylvania.
• 7 years of current clinical practice with at least 2–3 years in specialty area and at least 2000 hours of specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and staff per Jefferson values.
• Provides advanced therapy evaluations, treatment planning and discharge planning for a full caseload across settings.
• Performs specialty-specific teaching and staff orientation; supports literature application in practice.
• Plans and delivers treatment programs to help patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Records health progress information and documents progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Participates in education activities and supports leadership on competencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

SLP Master’s degree

OT Bachelor’s degree

OT Master’s degree

OT Doctorate

PT Bachelor’s degree

PT Master’s degree

PT Doctorate

Job description

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.

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 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.

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.

Summary

Job Description

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.

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 level 1, 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’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT) or
• Doctorate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (PT)
• 7 years of current clinical practice with at least 2-3 years of clinical experience as evidenced by progression of patient volume and clinical complexity in their resource area, and at least 2000 hours 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

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles 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: 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

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.

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