Occupational Therapist - Home Care Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer OT services aimed at restoring function and independence. The role involves creating and updating plans of care in collaboration with patients and families to maximize daily living activities.

Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based therapies, performing reassessments, and coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experiences as required by the school program.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements OT plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach max performance.
• Executes an individualized treatment plan using exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, ADL training, and modalities.
• Provides OT treatment aligned with patient needs assessment.
• Performs reassessments when indicated and adjusts OT plans accordingly.
• Communicates patient progress and limitations to supervisor and team.
• Delivers OT care across age-specific populations with a family-directed approach.
• Provides supervision per regulatory requirements as appropriate.
• Sets measurable goals with time frames for OT plans.
• Ensures documentation and billing compliance per policy.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

OT techniques

Per diem availability

Travel to assignments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer OT services aimed at restoring function and independence. The role involves creating and updating plans of care in collaboration with patients and families to maximize daily living activities.

Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based therapies, performing reassessments, and coordinating with the care team.