Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to its mission of providing the highest quality of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaborating with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? We are hiring for a per diem Occupational Therapist to join our team.
Summary
The occupational therapist provides therapy services in accordance with Standards of Practice of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Bylaws of the Princeton Healthcare System. Occupational therapy practice involves examination, evaluation, treatment, and instruction of individuals for the prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation of physical or psychiatric or learning disability, functional deficit, and/or pain. Occupational therapy is responsible for participating in staff education activities and providing consultation for facility personnel. They must communicate and document the communication with other disciplines and service to provide continuity and coordination of patient care.
Credentials
Occupational Therapist (Required)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
Current CPR certification
Education or Equivalent Experience
Other (Required): Graduation from an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the AOTA or its equivalent if educated outside the U.S., indicates that the individual possesses the appropriate educational requirements.
Experience preferred: Acute care clinical affiliation can substitute for education
Master of Arts or Science
Salary Range
$54.63 - $54.63/Hourly
Benefits
As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Click here for information on UPHS’s Benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.