Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Acute Care Impact

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem day shifts at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City. The role evaluates, plans, and administers OT programs to restore function and independence, using evidence-based techniques and family education.

Travel to various patient care locations is required within Home Care settings where applicable. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, PA licensure, and ability to travel; BLS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and PA OT license required or will be obtained on hire.
• Clinical experience, even if brief, and ability to apply reasoning to evaluation and treatment.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care team; ability to travel to assignments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and plans occupational therapy programs to restore function and independence.
• Implements individualized treatment plans using evidence-based techniques and ADLs training.
• Reassesses progress, documents care, and communicates with supervisors and team.
• Provides safe, compassionate OT treatment and assists with family education.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Tools

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem day shifts at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City. The role evaluates, plans, and administers OT programs to restore function and independence, using evidence-based techniques and family education.

Travel to various patient care locations is required within Home Care settings where applicable. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, PA licensure, and ability to travel; BLS