Occupational Therapist: Growth, Education & Rehab Impact

Health Partners Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Staff Level I Occupational Therapist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients referred for occupational therapy across acute care, rehab, and outpatient settings. The role collaborates with a spectrum of health professionals to coordinate care and advance patient function.

The position requires an OT degree, state licensure, NBCOT certification, and CPR/BLS; experience is welcome but not required, with 0-2 years typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• 0-2 years of clinical practice required. 1 year preferred
• Valid state license in Occupational Therapy.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• CPR certification required (American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers, BLS)

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Participate in student education
• Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician.
• 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 patient and families.
• Records and documents clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, all therapeutic interventions including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Staff Level I Occupational Therapist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients referred for occupational therapy across acute care, rehab, and outpatient settings. The role collaborates with a spectrum of health professionals to coordinate care and advance patient function.

The position requires an OT degree, state licensure, NBCOT certification, and CPR/BLS; experience is welcome but not required, with 0-2 years typical.