Outpatient Lymphedema Occupational Therapist

St. Lukes Hospital•Bethlehem, PA

22h

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans for physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation or adaptation to disability. The role provides quality occupational therapy services, with assistance from a COTA, and requires creativity, adaptability, and independent judgment. The position administers treatment at multiple inpatient and outpatient locations and may provide backup coverage for departmental therapists during vacation periods. New graduates are welcome, and mentorship is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Successful completion of coursework and required clinical affiliations from an accredited occupational therapy educational program.
CPR certification.
Ability to sit for up to 90 minutes at a time and stand for 30 to 45 minutes consecutively.
Ability to manipulate machine dials using hands and fingers.
Ability to lift and move patients weighing up to 200 pounds and push or pull patients weighing up to 200 pounds.
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach above shoulder level.
Tactile sensation sufficient to assess muscle spasms, texture, and skin temperature.
Hearing sufficient for normal conversation and call bells.
Vision sufficient for general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Creativity, adaptability, and ability to exercise independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
New graduates are welcome; mentorship is available.

Responsibilities

Complete patient evaluations, develop treatment plans, and implement treatment programs.
Administer treatment at multiple inpatient and outpatient locations.
Supervise COTA staff daily as needed.
Communicate and document patient-related information in a timely manner.
Represent occupational therapy in multidisciplinary meetings.
Assist with cross-training occupational therapy personnel.
Supervise OTR/COTA fieldwork students and volunteers.
Promote department safety and participate in and present in-services to occupational therapy staff and others.
Assist in developing and implementing programs.
Provide backup for departmental therapists during vacation periods.