Outpatient Occupational Therapist, Multiple Locations Available (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem)

sluhn; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Mentorship

Residencies and fellowships

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide expert OT evaluation and treatment across our network. You will develop individualized treatment plans and deliver therapy in various locations to ensure 1:1 patient care.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy with PA/NJ licensure and BLS certification. Opportunities include mentorship and residency programs within a supportive, top workplace driven by excellence.

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful license to practice in PA and/or NJ.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and develops treatment plans.
• Implements OT treatment across multiple locations.
• Supervises field work students and interns.
• Maintains timely clinical documentation and communication.
• Promotes safety and participates in staff in-services.
• Supports program development and cross-training.

Skills

Clinical OT

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Whether you are a new grad seeking opportunities for professional growth and development or an experienced therapist searching for leadership possibilities and collaboration with skilled peers, Physical Therapy at St. Luke's should be your top choice!

St. Luke's has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey with a culture that's second to none. St. Luke's is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2025. Here at SLPT, we strive to exceed patient expectations with quality patient focused care that creates life-changing outcomes with every interaction. We understand the importance of 1:1 care. As such, patients are scheduled to guarantee that our therapists have ample time during their treatment sessions.

Our Generous Benefits:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus Opportunities
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Time Off options that allow you flexibility to maintain a work-life balance
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 403 (b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Corporate discount plans
• 1:1 Mentorship
• Accredited residencies and spine fellowship opportunities

Specialties available in our network to expand your skill set and strengthen your knowledge with specific patient populations including:

• Neurological
• Pediatrics
• Hand Therapy

Locations- Openings will vary by location availability (over 60 convenient locations and expanding in the Allentown, Berks, Bethlehem, Easton, Monroe, Miners, Upper Bucks, and Warren regions)

Float opportunities to work at multiple locations with flexible scheduling and incentives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes patient evaluations, develops treatment plans and implements treatment programs.
• Administers treatment at multiple locations for in/out patients.
• Supervises COTA daily as needed.
• Complete timely communication and documentation of patient related information.
• Represents OT in various multidisciplinary meetings.
• Assists in OT department cross training of OT personnel.
• Supervises OTR/ COTA field work students and volunteers.
• Promotes safety in the department on a daily basis and participates in and presents in-services to OT staff and others.
• Assists in developing and implementing program development.
• Provides back-up for departmental therapists during vacation periods.

Education:

• Four -year Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Master's Degree preferred.
• Successful completion of required license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania and/or New Jersey.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 200 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 200 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Training and Experience:

Successful completion course work and completion of required clinical affiliations from an accredited occupational therapy educational program. CPR certification.

Shift Details:

• Full time, 36-40 hours per week
• Part time, 16-36 hours per week
• Per diem, 16 hours or less per week

Locations open Monday-Friday. Hours vary depending on location. Closed for the 6 major Holidays with pay dependent on FTE status.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.