Impactful Home Health Occupational Therapist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to deliver high-quality therapy in patients' residences, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and following physician orders and agency policies.

The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, ADL training, and home equipment instruction, with responsibilities spanning discharge planning and ongoing outcome evaluation. A PA or NJ license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced practice; active state OT license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluation to identify functional deficits.
• Establishes Plan of Treatment in consultation with the physician including short and long-term goals.
• Guides the patient in therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to restore function.
• Plans programs utilizing activities and exercises to reach maximal function.
• Instructs in use of equipment to improve home function.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to physician.
• Communicates with Rehab Program Manager and staff to plan care.
• Confers with other disciplines in planning rehabilitation for the patient.
• Documentation reflects family-centered care and is timely and compliant.
• Records establish clear goals and plans with patient/family; monitors outcomes.
• Plans for discharge as appropriate.
• Instructs health team in ADL-related areas for home care.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree preferred

Occupational Therapist License in the state

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist for Home Health to deliver high-quality therapy in patients' residences, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and following physician orders and agency policies.

The role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, ADL training, and home equipment instruction, with responsibilities spanning discharge planning and ongoing outcome evaluation. A PA or NJ license and CPR certification are required.