Occupational Therapist (Malvern)

Nemours; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement/Continuing Edu.

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO, VTO and 6 paid holidays

Professional/Clinical growth

Work Life Benefits

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Malvern, PA is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) to join our busy Therapy team. The role covers pediatric evaluations and interventions for ages birth to 17, with clinic-based services and Birth to Three collaboration in Delaware.

The position requires a Master’s in OT (ACOTE-accredited), PA license, and a commitment to ongoing education, with BLS certification within 6 months. Weekend/holiday coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from ACOTE-accredited university.
• State license in Pennsylvania required upon hire.
• Dual Delaware license within 2 weeks of hire is expected.
• BLS/CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Membership in AOTA or state association preferred.
• Pediatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to pediatrics and adolescents, birth to 17 years.
• Perform evaluations, documentation, and treatment planning.
• Educate families and coordinate care with medical staff and outside agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance referrals and authorization processes.
• Participate in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage when assigned.

Skills

Pediatrics

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Professional communication

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (ACOTE-accredited)

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) to join our team in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, hours as follows: Monday 10-6, Tuesday 11-7, Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 11-7, Friday 9-5

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide occupational therapy, evaluation for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth to 17. We are also an early intervention partner with Delaware’s Birth to Three Early Intervention Program, providing clinic-based services.

• Provides discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics and adolescents. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
• Able to provide occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
• Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
• Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
• Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
• Completes all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training.
• When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation.

Job Requirements

• Master's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited university required.
• Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
• State of Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy license required upon hire.
• All clinical staff are required to hold a second license for Delaware. Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but thissecond license is not required to be active at the start of employment. All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure.
• Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license or will be required as part of the onboarding process.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA or state association) preferred.
• Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.

Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
• Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
• Work Life Benefits