Senior Staff OT (full-time) Jefferson Moss-Magee Philadelphia

Job Details

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.

• 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.

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.

Workday Day (United States of America)

Regular

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.