Occupational Therapist/PD/Weekday, Weekend and Holiday Availability

St. Luke's University Health Network • Lehighton, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. St. Luke's Carbon Campus, located in Lehighton, PA is hiring a per Diem Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Care Team! The per Diem Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers occupational therapy treatment programs for referred patients, in the acute care setting. Occupational Therapist shall provide rehabilitation services to patients/clients, upon physician consult or referral, who have sustained occupational impairments, limitations and disabilities, as a result of physical, cognitive or psycho-social dysfunction. Occupational therapists also provide interventions which emphasize emotional wellness, health promotion, client safety and facilitate client re-engagement of ADL/IADL skills. The Occupational Therapist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania state law. Patients encountered by the Acute Care Occupational Therapist may include those with a diagnosis and/or impairments related to adolescent (13-17 years), adult (18-65 years) medical conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Occupational Therapist License in the State of Pennsylvania.
• CPR Certification required.
• Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU’s to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy examination in a technically competent manner that minimizes risk to the patient, self and others by selecting reliable and valid examination methods that are relevant to the chief complaint and history of the patient.
• Establishes realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient.
• Performs therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately.
• Implements, and revises as necessary, effective progressive treatment programs taking evaluative findings into consideration.
• Administers therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively, including hot/cold pack, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool and wound care.
• Fits assistive, prosthetic and orthotic devices and provides appropriate training.
• Performs appropriate discharge planning, instructs patients and family member(s) in home programs.
• Documents accurately, in a timely manner, including initial evaluation, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Adheres to the Standards of Practice and institutional policy and procedures that govern the conduct of professional activities and are consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Associations’ (AOTA) positions, standards, guidelines, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.
• Integrates AOTA documents, legislation, legal, and regulatory issues into practice.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric).
• Attends Case Management/Interdisciplinary rounds and provides timely communication of information to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Attends multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Accurately bills patient’s accounts for services rendered.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement plans
• Continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree