Occupational Therapist I Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park
About The Position
The Staff level I Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The Occupational Therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to their highest level of function. The Staff Level I Therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Articulates the job's main responsibilities. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions or all duties performed. The essential functions listed below and percentage of time may vary between departments and locations, and are subject to change based on management discretion and organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management to meet organizational needs.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of clinical practice required.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
- OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania
- OT - Occupational Therapist - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Nice To Haves
- preferred
Responsibilities
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- 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.
- Participate in student education: Part-time e.g. ICE, OT level 1 or a full-time student.
- Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician.
- 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.
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
