Occupational Therapist Per Diem Jefferson Moss-Magee Jenkintown

Albert Einstein Medical Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist responsible for evaluating, treating, and planning the discharge of patients referred for therapy services. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and be accountable for helping patients reach their maximum functional ability.

Your responsibilities will include conducting therapy evaluations, delivering treatment programs, and documenting patient progress. Jefferson Health offers a diverse benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical practice required, 1 year preferred.
• Valid state license in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations and treatment for patients.
• Organize and deliver rehabilitation treatment programs.
• Record and document patients' health progress.

Skills

Clinical practice

Therapeutic interventions

Patient documentation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Therapy evaluation tools

Job description

Job Overview

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

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.
• 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

• One of the following degrees from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program: Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree.
• 0-2 years of clinical practice required, 1 year preferred.
• Valid state license in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Location

Albert Einstein Medical Center, 201 Old York Road, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.