Occupational Therapist

The Weston Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Referral Bonus Policy

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Weston Group in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team on a part-time basis. You will evaluate and treat residents, help develop, recover and maintain daily living and work skills, and deliver client-centered therapy in collaborative settings.

The role emphasizes safety, education for clients and families, adaptive equipment recommendations, and ongoing documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (state-specific)
• Graduate of an accredited OT program
• Strong communication and client-centered approach
• Ability to adapt to varied patient needs

Responsibilities

• Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement
• Select and adapt treatment models per case
• Apply interventions to maximize ADL/IADL safety and performance
• Teach clients new task approaches and breakdown of activities
• Assess home/environments and advise alterations
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, report progress and document data
• Regularly follow up with clients

Skills

OT experience

Occupational therapy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Lifelong learning

Professional conduct

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of accredited OT program

Job description

Description

The Weston Group is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care.

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused part time Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. We're seeking an Occupational Therapist to help develop, recover and maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities.

POSITION SUMMARY

An Occupational Therapist is a skilled, registered and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment approaches utilize occupational modalities, supervision of occupational therapist assistants and/or rehabilitation techs, and/or exercise to relieve pain and/or restore function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

SKILLS

• Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grown in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

BENEFITS

• 401K
• Referral Bonus Policy
• Flexible schedule

Requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Occupational therapists must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.

LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Occupational therapists must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy.