Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Tobyhanna, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for professional growth. LVHN has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report and is a Magnet
(tm) Hospital. Several LVHN facilities have received 'A' grades from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety. LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology to deliver excellent healthcare.

This role involves evaluating, planning, directing, and administering Occupational Therapy (OT) programs. The Occupational Therapist will plan and conduct OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. This includes assessing patient conditions based on physician diagnoses, developing and updating care plans in collaboration with patients and families, facilitating participation in daily living activities, and improving quality of life through prescribed exercises, hands-on care, and patient education.

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.
• Ability to work at various locations per diem.
• 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 required 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, 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.

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits are not explicitly detailed but are implied through the mention of "employment opportunities" and adherence to "personnel actions and programs" which include "compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities."

What This Job Offers

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