About the role#
The OT Student Therapy Aide supports the clinical team at Jefferson Moss-Magee in Elkins Park. This is a temporary, variable-time position designed for students currently pursuing their education in occupational therapy. You will work directly with therapists to provide care across diverse age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations.
What you'll do#
- Prepare patients and the treatment environment for scheduled sessions.
- Assist therapists with treatments under their direct supervision.
- Adapt your approach to meet the functional and developmental needs of patients, including the frail elderly.
- Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and lifting weights up to 50 lbs.
- Manage patient transfers and assist with mobility needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an OT program.
- A High School diploma or equivalent.
- CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
- Previous experience in patient care is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work in environments that may involve exposure to body fluids or challenging patient behaviors.
Location & details#
- Location: Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Variable time, rolling term.
About Jefferson
Jefferson operates as a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The system includes 33 hospital campuses and provides healthcare services across the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. It also functions as an educational institution with 10 colleges and three schools offering over 200 academic programs. The organization serves 360,000 health plan members and employs more than 65,000 people.
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