Vision Certified Occupational Therapist

The Senior Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologist are responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The PT, OT and SLP are integral healthcare providers accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing 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.
** Job Description*
* ** Summary
* * The Senior Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologist are responsible for the evaluation, treatment and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The PT, OT and SLP are integral healthcare providers accountable to assist the patient to progress to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic, and swallowing 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.

** Job Duties
*** 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.  
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program. and
* Master’s Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program. and
* Doctorate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
* 5 years of current clinical practice.
* BLS
- Basic Life Support AHA
- American Heart Association and
* OT
- Licensed Occupational Therapist
- State of Pennsylvania  
** Additional Qualifications*
* ** Physical Demands
** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples:
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.  
* Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description

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