Occupational Therapist - Day Shift, Onsite

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Lehigh Valley region seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence, collaborating with referring physicians and families.

You will develop and update care plans, apply evidence-based therapy techniques, guide activities of daily living, and communicate patient progress to the team, aiming to return patients to their

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Therapy.
• Less than 1 year Successfully completed clinical experiences as required by the school program.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques.
• Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner.
• Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent occupational therapy treatments.
• Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care only
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsabilités

• Establishes and implements appropriate occupational therapy plans of care to restore function prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
• Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled evidence based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, splinting/DME, and modalities.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment consistent with the patient’s needs assessment.
• Performs reassessment when indicated and modifies Occupational Therapy plans accordingly.
• Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor, physician, and other team members.
• Implements an occupational therapy plan of care to individuals based on age specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient family directed approach.
• Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
• Establishes an Occupational Therapy treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
• Provides cost effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
• Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Therapy

Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy

Doctorate Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Lehigh Valley region seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence, collaborating with referring physicians and families.

You will develop and update care plans, apply evidence-based therapy techniques, guide activities of daily living, and communicate patient progress to the team, aiming to return patients to their