Occupational Therapist: Per Diem Jefferson Moss-Magee Elkins Park

Job description

Job Details The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning of all patients referred for their given services. The therapist is an integral healthcare provider accountable to assist the patient to their highest level of physical, cognitive, linguistic and swallowing function. The Therapist will uphold the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson Health. Works in conjunction with other health care professionals to coordinate treatment plans and care. Essential Functions: · Provide 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. · Participate in student education: Part-time e.g. ICE, OT level 1 or a full-time student. · 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 evalu...