PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist

Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley • Bethlehem, PA

1h • $75 - $95 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. In this role, you will provide home-based occupational therapy services that help patients regain independence and improve their ability to perform daily activities safely and confidently in their own homes. This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in the lives of your patients.

Requirements

• Current, active Occupational Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania (required).
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation abilities.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls and move about facilities.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capability to assist residents with mobility tasks, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with standing or walking, and positioning them for therapy activities.
• May need to lift or maneuver equipment such as therapy mats, adaptive devices or weights.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• Capacity to stand for extended periods during therapy sessions and walk or move around the facility to access residents’ rooms and therapy spaces.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Stamina to work full shifts and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day, including providing therapy to multiple residents and documenting training sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous home health or hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions to home health and hospice patients.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, safety, and techniques to improve independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document all care provided.
• Educate patients and families on home safety modifications and techniques to prevent falls and injuries.
• Travel to patient homes within the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level