Occupational Therapist Per Diem Jefferson Moss-Magee

About the role

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their services. The therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing function, upholding the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluations, treatment planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload in acute care, skilled facility, acute rehab, and outpatient settings as appropriate.
• Plan, organize, and deliver treatment programs that help clients/patients recover and rehabilitate.
• Utilize tools and techniques to administer safe therapeutic interventions and training for patients and families.
• Record and document clients/patients' health progress information for evaluation, including daily treatments, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• Medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance and access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits, providing access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

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.

Schedule

Workday Day (United States of America)

Location: 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America