Occupational Therapist Part-Time

Occupational Therapist Part-Time at Lifepoint Rehabilitation summary:

A Certified Occupational Therapist providing rehabilitative care at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, specializing in assisting patients with daily activities to improve their quality of life. Responsibilities include patient assessment, documenting care, coordinating with healthcare teams, instructing patients and families, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. This part-time role emphasizes patient-centered care within a supportive hospital environment with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Occupational Therapist- PT

Who we are:

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, PA, has 204 beds. It is a 204-bed teaching hospital offering advanced acute care in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters - providing quality patient care. Join our team in Philadelphia to build a career that touches lives.

We are looking for a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

What you will do in this role:

• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned
• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of an accredited American Occupational Therapy program culminating in an associate's degree
• Current and valid state AOTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
• Inpatient experience preferred
• CPR certification (when required)
• Will consider new grads
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Graduate of an accredited American Occupational Therapy program culminating in an associate's degree
• Current and valid state AOTA license or certificate of practice or equivalent in the states where services are rendered
• Inpatient experience preferred
• CPR certification (when required)
• Will consider new grads

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by emailing at emma.peterson1@lifepointhealth.net

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Keywords:

occupational therapy, patient care, rehabilitation, AOTA certification, patient assessment, healthcare compliance, inpatient care, therapeutic interventions, documentation, team collaboration