Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist in Philadelphia. The role involves providing differential diagnosis, planning therapy programs, and evaluating patient progress. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, with the former requiring 5 years of experience. This position offers an opportunity to work in diverse settings to help patients recover from illnesses or injuries.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent plus 5 years experience.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy with no experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide differential diagnosis for functional disorders.
• Plan and conduct therapy programs to rehabilitate patients.
• Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Therapy planning and organization

Patient interaction

Collaboration with rehabilitation team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Fulltime Occupational Therapist – 13 weeks or longer

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders, writes reports to contracted facilities and patients’ physicians, plans, organizes, and conducts therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired by illness, injury, or psychological or developmental problems. Assists the patient, family, and restorative personnel to obtain information for recovery. Interacts regularly with the rehabilitation team and nursing staff on treatment plans, progress, and prognosis. Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares detailed reports. Assures all required documentation is completed and appropriately placed in a timely manner.

• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on diagnostic information to meet patients’ ADL needs.
• Maintains good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel across facilities.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Complies with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field plus 5 years of experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field with no experience and licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

951-251-0997

Additional Information

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