Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, part-time Occupational Therapist role, offers weekend shifts and per diem daytime coverage. The Occupational Therapist will join an interdisciplinary team to deliver physician-prescribed therapy and maximize patient function in an acute care setting.

Requirements include PA licensure, a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, BLS, and at least two years of inpatient OT experience; Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in PA.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years of inpatient OT experience required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs in the acute care hospital setting.
• Administers physician-prescribed occupational therapy programs to restore and maximize function.
• Oversees all activities related to Occupational Therapy services and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Cover two or more units (acute care, outpatient, TCU, ARU) as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Licensed Occupational Therapist in PA

BLS certification

Two years of inpatient OT experience

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Weekend Shift Description: Job Title: Occupational Therapist Employment Type: Per Diem Shift: Day shift Minimum of two weekend shifts per month (7.5 hr shift) and two holidays per year. Both weekday and weekend availability preferred. Location: Nazareth Hospital - Philadelphia, PA

Position Purpose

The Occupational Therapist will organize and conduct occupational therapy programs within the acute care hospital setting. Administers physician prescribed occupational therapy programs to restore and maximize function and prevent disability following disease or injury. Oversees all activities related to Occupational Therapy services. Will serve as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team committed to providing the highest quality of patient care. This position will have the ability to cover two or more of the department's units (acute care, outpatient, TCU, and/or ARU).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of PA.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years of inpatient occupational therapy experience required.

Position Highlights

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Referral Rewards Program

About us

Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs. Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.