Occupational Therapist (OT) Home Care

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) for their Home Care and Hospice division. This role involves evaluating, planning, directing, and administering Occupational Therapy programs to help patients restore function, prevent disability, and achieve maximum independence. The OT will assess patient conditions based on physician diagnoses, develop and update care plans in collaboration with patients and families, and facilitate participation in daily living activities to improve quality of life. The goal is to help individuals regain or maintain independence and lead active lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Therapy
Less than 1 year Successfully completed clinical experiences as required by the school program.
Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques.
Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner.
Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent occupational therapy treatments.
Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care only
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy or Doctorate Occupational Therapy
1 year Clinical experience for Home Care

Responsibilities

Establishes and implements appropriate occupational therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled evidence-based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, splinting/DME, and modalities.
Provides occupational therapy treatment consistent with the patient's needs assessment.
Performs reassessment when indicated and modifies Occupational Therapy plans accordingly.
Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor, physician, and other team members.
Implements an occupational therapy plan of care to individuals based on age-specific and population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient family-directed approach.
Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
Establishes an Occupational Therapy treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
Provides cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.