Occupational Therapist: Per Diem Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park

Jefferson Health; Elkins Park Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Elkins Park, PA seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, treat, and discharge plan for patients across acute care, rehab, and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help patients reach their highest level of function.

Requirements include a degree from an accredited OT program and BLS/CPR certification; PA licensure may apply. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• BLS and CPR certification via AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, and outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Participate in student education, including part‑time and full‑time students.
• Teach and educate in accordance with the clinical standards for novice clinicians.
• Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs to help clients recover and rehabilitate.
• Use tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings for patients and families.
• Record and document clients' health progress, including evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Job description

Job Overview

Occupational Therapist responsible for evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for services. The therapist assists patients to reach their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function and works with other health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Essential Functions

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, and outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Participate in student education, including part‑time and full‑time students.
• Teach and educate in accordance with the clinical standards for novice clinicians.
• Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs to help clients recover and rehabilitate.
• Use tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and trainings for patients and families.
• Record and document clients' health progress, including evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program. BLS and CPR certification via AHA.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and part‑time staff 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, and other voluntary benefits. Colleagues may access tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All staff, including part‑time and per diem, have access to medical insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Additional Information

• 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