Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist assesses and treats patients across inpatient and outpatient care settings. The role includes creating individualized treatment approaches and comprehensive discharge plans, contributing to established therapy programs, and guiding support personnel within the therapist’s authorized scope of practice.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and provide occupational therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans and coordinate appropriate discharge planning.
- Participate in established therapy programs.
- Direct support personnel in accordance with the Occupational Therapist’s scope of practice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current, valid Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license.
- National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Temple Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
