OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - POOL - JEANES HOSPITAL

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan, evaluate and treat patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes participating in established OT programs, educating patients, and developing discharge plans.

You will supervise support staff within your scope of practice. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy with licensure in Pennsylvania and NBOT certification; a Master’s degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of education

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preferred or equivalent experience considered.
• PA Occupational Therapist license is required; NBOT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, evaluates and treats patients in inpatient and outpatient OT settings.
• Participates in established OT programs including patient care and education.
• Evaluates patients and establishes treatment programs and discharge plans.
• Directs support personnel within scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapy planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Education & coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Experience or education in lieu of degree

Job description

The Occupational Therapist plans, evaluates and treats patients related to their occupational therapy needs within a clinical (inpatient and outpatient) setting. Participates in established occupational therapy programs including patient care and education. Evaluates and treats patients and establishes treatment programs and/or implements comprehensive discharge plans. Directs support personnel within the scope of practice.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program Required
• Master's Degree from accredited Occupational Therapy program Preferred or
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

• 1 year experience in an Occupational Therapy Setting Preferred

Licenses

• PA Occupational Therapist Lic Required
• Natl Board Certified OT Required

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

TUH-Jeanes Campus, in Northeast Philadelphia, offers aunique combination: advanced medical and surgical services in a convenient, easy-to-access community setting. A member of Temple Health, TUH-JeanesCampus has many services that are typically only found at downtown hospitals, including advanced cardiac, neurologic and orthopedic surgery. TUH-Jeanes Campus'experienced doctors and dedicated staff offer patients access to many of the latest treatments and diagnostics, while never losing sight of its commitment to providing a compassionate, personal touch .

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