Occupational Therapist II (Full-Time 32 hours) Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park

Jefferson Health Plans

1d • 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

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Experience: 2 years of clinical practice required.
• Valid state license in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.
• BLS, CPR certification required via AHA.

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees