Occupational Therapist (Malvern/Glen Mills)
Nemours Children's Health
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- Location
- Malvern, PA
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Nemours Children's Health
Hospital & health care · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
What you'll do
- Provides discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics and adolescents. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
- Able to provide occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
- Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
- Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
- Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
- Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
- Completes all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training.
- When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation.
- Master's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited university required.
- Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
- State of Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy license required upon hire.
- All clinical staff are required to hold a second license for Delaware. Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment. All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure.
- Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license or will be required as part of the onboarding process.
- American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
- Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA or state association) preferred.
- Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
- Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
- Work Life Benefits
What you need
- Master's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited university
- Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience; new graduates considered based on educational experiences
- State of Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy license upon hire
- Submit Delaware license or proof of application within 2 weeks of job acceptance
- Maintain dual licensure
- American Heart Association BLS certification within 6 months of hire and maintained
- Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA or state association) (preferred)
- Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics (preferred)
Key skills
Occupational TherapyPennsylvania Occupational Therapy licenseBLS certificationpediatricsevidence-based practiceparent/caregiver educationdurable medical equipment
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Perks
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Support
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- VTO (Volunteer Time Off)
- 6 paid holidays
- Work Life Benefits
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Read the full posting here
Nemours Children's Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) to join our team. This position will be a split position for both Malvern and Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.
Work Schedule:
Monday 11a-7p in Glen Mills
Tuesday 10a-6p in Malvern
Wednesday 11a-7p in Malvern
Thursday 10a-6p in Malvern
Friday 9a-5p in Glen Mills
This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing Therapy team. We provide occupational therapy, evaluation for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging in age from birth to 17. We are also an early intervention partner with Delaware’s Birth to Three Early Intervention Program, providing clinic-based services.
Provides discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication, and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures. Actively participates in departmental education activities in order to expand knowledge of patient populations and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages: pediatrics and adolescents. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of neonates as required by assignment.
Able to provide occupational therapy services to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy #7980.3.3, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
Attends meetings related to patient treatment and contributes to discussion as an interdisciplinary team member.
Consults with other services, families, and outside agencies to recommend durable medical equipment, home/school modifications and transitional therapy program prior to discharge from therapy.
Maintains knowledge of and familiarity with insurance referral/authorization process and documentation requirements related to therapy services.
Completes all mandatory training; may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training.
When required by assignment, participates in weekend/holiday inpatient coverage rotation.
Job Requirements
Master's Degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited university required.
Minimum of three (3) to six (6) months experience required. New graduates will be considered based on educational experiences.
State of Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy license required upon hire.
All clinical staff are required to hold a second license for Delaware. Must submit license or proof of application submission within 2 weeks of job acceptance, but this second license is not required to be active at the start of employment. All clinical staff will maintain dual licensure.
Pennsylvania clearances are required upon hire for those with a Pennsylvania license or will be required as part of the onboarding process.
American Heart Association BLS certification required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA or state association) preferred.
Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics preferred.
Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
Work Life Benefits
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