Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers occupational therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients achieve 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. The role helps patients participate in everyday living and improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. The Occupational Therapist provides individualized, evidence-based treatment, reassesses patients when indicated, and modifies care plans as needed. The position communicates patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and other team members; provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements when appropriate; and completes documentation in accordance with policies and regulatory standards. This is an onsite, per-diem role at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, with variable shifts and hours. Ability to work at various locations is required; travel to patient care assignments is specified for Home Care only.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Successfully completed clinical experiences required by the school program.
- Demonstrated sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing evaluation data and identifying treatment diagnoses.
- Ability to work at various locations per diem.
- 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.
- Ability to travel to patient care assignments for Home Care only.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, State of Pennsylvania, upon hire.
- Occupational Therapist license, State of Pennsylvania, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy.
- One year of clinical experience required for Home Care.
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement occupational therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
- Deliver individualized, evidence-based treatment using techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
- Provide 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.
- Tailor plans of care to age-specific and population-specific needs using a developmental, 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.
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Career Level
Entry Level
