Occupational Therapist-Home care in NE Philly area

Occupational Therapist

Mercy Home Health/St. Mary Home Care has a need for a Full-time Occupational Therapist for far Northeast Philadelphia. $5000 Sign On Bonus offered. Pro-rated for part time. Signing Bonus is not applicable to internal employees, former employees who have resigned in the last year or applicants sourced from outside firms.

The Occupational Therapist consults, evaluates, plans and administers skilled Occupational Therapy services prescribed by a physician to homebound patients to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability following illness, disease, injury, or surgery. Collaborates with Inter-disciplinary team members to assure patient's needs are met, and quality of care is achieved. When acting as the patient care manager, will manage, oversee and provide primary patient care delivery to a select group of patients supporting the patient centered care model, assuring quality and maintaining open communication. Interacts with any and all members of the care group both internal and external to the organization as needed.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one benefits
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive orientation
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
• Mileage reimbursement

Minimum qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved OT educational program Bachelors or Masters preferred
• Licensure as an OT in the state of PA
• One (1) year experience as a professional therapist with Home care experience a plus
• Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation
• CPR certification required

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Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Note: Bargaining unit employees are governed by the terms and conditions of their respective collective bargaining agreements, which supersede the Employment-At-Will Statement.

About Mercy Home Health

Mercy Home Health is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of home care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy and medical social work), palliative care, hospice and bereavement services. Our legacy continues with a pioneering, future-thinking care model. We blend clinical expertise with our exclusive Home Care Connect™ virtual care program to help patients achieve their health goals. We have energizing new vision and strategy. Join us and shape the future of healthcare!