Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

We are hiring for a per diem Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is for our inpatient department.

We are looking for availability during the week and have weekend availability as needed.

Summary:

• The occupational therapist provides therapy services in accordance with Standards of Practice of the American Occupational Thaerapy Association and the Bylaws of the Princeton Healthcare system. Occupational therapy practice involves examination, evaluation, treatment, and instruction of individuals for the prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation of physical or psychiatric or learning disability, functional deficit and or pain. Occupational therapy is responsible to participate in staff education activities and providing consultation for facility personnel. They must communicate and document the communication with other disciplines and service to provide continuity and coordination of patient care.

Credentials:

• Occupational Therapist (Required)

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

• Current CPR certification

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Other (Required)

• Graduation from an Occupational therapy program accredited by the A.O.T.A. or its equivalent if educated outside the U.S., indicates that the individual possesses the appropriate educational requirements.Experience preferred.acute care clinical affiliation can substitute for education

• Master of Arts or Science

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$54.63 - $54.63/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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