Full-Time Occupational Therapist - Meaningful Rehab Impact

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, INC.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities and

CEU resources

Professional license reimbursement

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex

Telemedicine resources

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee recognition and referral

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join Holy Family Manor. The role emphasizes resident-centered care, clinical autonomy with support, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to restore independence for residents.

You will conduct evaluations, design evidence-based treatment plans, coach residents in daily activities, supervise assistants, and document clinical progress.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure prior to employment.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering individualized, high-quality occupational therapy services.
• Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, or post-acute rehabilitation is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess ADLs, cognitive and perceptual skills, upper-extremity function, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, resident goals, and functional outcomes.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve independence with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and other meaningful daily activities.
• Address upper-extremity strength, coordination, range of motion, fine motor skills, and functional performance.
• Incorporate therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment, compensatory strategies, and environmental modifications as appropriate.
• Evaluate resident progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response and functional improvement.
• Provide appropriate direction and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with Pennsylvania practice requirements.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, nursing, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on safety strategies, adaptive techniques, and recommendations that support continued independence.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and facility standards.
• Participate in care planning, progress reviews, and discharge recommendations.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, patient-centered rehabilitation environment.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

AdvantageCare Rehabilitation in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to join Holy Family Manor. The role emphasizes resident-centered care, clinical autonomy with support, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to restore independence for residents.

You will conduct evaluations, design evidence-based treatment plans, coach residents in daily activities, supervise assistants, and document clinical progress.