Occupational Therapist

Schuylkill • Dickson City, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers occupational therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients achieve their highest level of independence. Assesses patients based on diagnoses from referring physicians and develops and updates plans of care in collaboration with patients and families. Uses prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education to facilitate participation in everyday living and improve quality of life. The position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Dickson City, at 330 Main St, with a Monday–Friday work schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Successfully completed clinical experiences required by the school program.
• Demonstrated ability to use sound clinical reasoning to synthesize evaluation data and identify treatment diagnoses.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, and coworkers in a friendly, supportive manner.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent occupational therapy treatments.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Licensed Occupational Therapist credential, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
• One year of clinical experience in Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement occupational therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
• Provide individualized, evidence-based treatment, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, splinting and durable medical equipment, and modalities.
• Provide treatment consistent with patient needs assessments; reassess patients when indicated and modify plans of care accordingly.
• Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and other team members.
• Develop and implement plans tailored to age-specific and population-specific needs using a developmental, patient- and family-directed approach.
• Provide supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
• Set measurable treatment goals and time frames.
• Provide cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
• Complete and submit documentation in accordance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level