Occupational Therapist II (Part-Time 24 hrs) Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park

Jefferson Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Staff Level II Occupational Therapist responsible for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute and outpatient settings. The OT works with a team to coordinate care and advance patients to the highest level of function.

The role requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in OT, 2 years of clinical practice, a valid state license, NBCOT certification, and CPR. Schedule includes Friday, Sunday, and Monday shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: OT degree from accredited program.
• 2 years of clinical practice required.
• Valid state OT license and NBCOT certification.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy evaluations and develop treatment plans for an adjustable caseload.
• Provide interventions and discharge planning across settings.
• Support student education and precept new staff.
• Document progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

The Staff Level II Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given therapy services. The OT is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of function. The Staff Level II therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professions to coordinate treatment plans and care.

SCHEDULE:

Friday. Sunday, Monday

Job Description

Essential Functions 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. Participates in student education for part-time or full-time students. Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new/rotating staff. Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position. 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.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program. Experience: 2 years of clinical practice required. Valid state license in Occupational Therapy. Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. CPR certification required

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, 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. In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. 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.