Jefferson
Senior Staff OT (full-time) Jefferson Moss-Magee Philadelphia
Jefferson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102
Senior Occupational Therapist
The Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The OT is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of function. The Senior Level therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Provides 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 Part-Time (ICE, OT level I) or Full-Time students. Assesses, synthesizes and applies the literature to their clinical practice. Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician. 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. Assists with staff orientation, mentorship, and competency assessment of new/rotating staff. Suggests and implements, with manager/supervisor approval, program development or performance improvement activities. Completes education, teaching, and professional activities commensurate with position. Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Description: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of current clinical practice. Valid PA state license in Occupational Therapy. Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. BLS, CPR certification required. Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type: Regular Primary Location Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
The Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The OT is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of function. The Senior Level therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other allied health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Provides 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 Part-Time (ICE, OT level I) or Full-Time students. Assesses, synthesizes and applies the literature to their clinical practice. Participates in education and teaching commensurate with novice clinician. 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. Assists with staff orientation, mentorship, and competency assessment of new/rotating staff. Suggests and implements, with manager/supervisor approval, program development or performance improvement activities. Completes education, teaching, and professional activities commensurate with position. Supports supervisor/manager with ongoing clinical and departmental operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Description: Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of current clinical practice. Valid PA state license in Occupational Therapy. Valid certification from the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required. BLS, CPR certification required. Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type: Regular Primary Location Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.