Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network•East Stroudsburg, PA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers Occupational Therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Assesses patient condition based on the referring physician’s diagnosis and develops and updates plans of care in collaboration with patients and families. Facilitates participation in everyday living and improves quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. Helps people regain or maintain independence and lead active lives. This per diem position is onsite at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono. The schedule has variable shifts and hours, with a day shift designation. The role may require work at various locations. For Home Care assignments, travel to patient care assignments is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Successfully completed clinical experiences as required by the school program; the stated minimum experience is less than one year.
Demonstrated sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing evaluation data and identifying treatment diagnoses.
Ability to work at various locations on a per diem basis.
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.
For Home Care only, ability to travel to patient care assignments.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, Pennsylvania, upon hire.
Licensed Occupational Therapist credential, Pennsylvania, upon hire.
Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; examples include pushing or pulling patients on a bed or stretcher, requiring 29 pounds of push force, and lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of the patient’s weight.
Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
Patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
One year of clinical experience is required for Home Care.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement appropriate occupational therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
Implement individualized treatment plans using skilled, evidence-based techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
Provide occupational therapy treatment consistent with the patient’s needs assessment.
Reassess patients when indicated and modify occupational therapy plans accordingly.
Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor, physician, and other team members.
Implement plans of care based on age-specific and population-specific needs using a developmental and patient- and family-directed approach.
Provide supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
Establish treatment plans with measurable goals and time frames.
Provide cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
Complete and submit documentation according to policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.