Occupational Therapist II- (Full-Time) Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park

Jefferson Health Plans•Guilford, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

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.
Participates in student education for part-time (ICE, OT level I) or full-time students.
Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new/rotating staff.
Completes education, teaching and professional activities commensurate with position.
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