Occupational Therapist, Acute Rehab Center - Per Diem, Sacred Heart & Bethlehem

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Acute Rehab Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers occupational therapy treatment programs for referred patients in the acute rehab setting. The Occupational Therapist provides rehabilitation services to patients who have sustained occupational impairments, limitations, and disabilities due to physical, cognitive, or psycho-social dysfunction. The role also involves providing interventions that emphasize emotional wellness, health promotion, client safety, and facilitating re-engagement of ADL/IADL skills. The Occupational Therapist must practice within the guidelines defined by Pennsylvania state law and provide care for adolescent (13-17 years), adult (18-65 years), and geriatric (66+ years) patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Occupational Therapist License in the state as determined by the job location.
• CPR Certification required.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy examination in a technically competent manner that minimizes risk to the patient, self, and others by selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint and history of the patient.
• Establishes realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient.
• Performs therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately.
• Implements, and revises as necessary, effective progressive treatment programs taking evaluative findings into consideration.
• Administers therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively, including hot/cold pack, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, and wound care.
• Fits assistive, prosthetic, and orthotic devices and provides appropriate training.
• Performs appropriate discharge planning, instructs patients and family members in home programs.
• Documents accurately and in a timely manner, including initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Adheres to the Standards of Practice and institutional policy and procedures that govern the conduct of professional activities and are consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Associations’ (AOTA) positions, standards, guidelines, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.
• Integrates AOTA documents, legislation, legal, and regulatory issues into practice.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric).
• May supervise OT and COTA students and observers as assigned.
• Assists in developing and implementing department programs.
• Accurately bills patient’s accounts for services rendered.
• Provides in-services to OT department staff and others.
• Presents periodic lectures to community agencies/industries.
• Participates in QA data collection/planning.
• Accepts responsibility of scheduling patients.
• Cleans and does minor repairs to equipment.
• Orders supplies for daily operations.
• Attends continuing education seminars in and outside of the hospital setting to keep current on newest techniques and technology.

Benefits

• St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level