Per Diem Occupational Therapist
About The Position
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates, treats, and plans discharge for patients referred for occupational therapy services. The role helps patients reach their highest level of function and works with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Staff Level I Therapists are expected to uphold Jefferson Health’s mission, vision, and values. The therapist provides services across settings as appropriate, including acute care, skilled facilities, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient care. The position also contributes to student education and teaching appropriate to a novice clinician, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
- 0–2 years of clinical practice required.
- Valid state license in Occupational Therapy.
- Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of clinical practice preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in appropriate care settings.
- Participate in student education.
- Participate in education and teaching commensurate with a novice clinician.
- Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs to help clients and patients recover and rehabilitate.
- Use tools and techniques to provide safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families.
- Record and document patient health progress, evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, therapeutic interventions, and discharge summaries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Coordinate treatment plans and care with other healthcare professionals.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for colleagues who work less than part-time, including per diem colleagues
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Career Level
Entry Level
