Per Diem Occupational Therapist - Day Shift

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Hazleton, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem day shifts in Acute Care (HZ). The OT evaluates patients, plans treatment to restore function, and collaborates with families to return patients to maximum independence.

Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based therapy, adapting plans to patient needs, documenting progress, and communicating with physicians and caregivers. Per diem travel to Home Care assignments may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience required.
• OT license by PA upon hire.
• Ability to travel to Home Care assignments.
• American Heart Association BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement OT plans of care to restore function and independence.
• Deliver treatment with exercises, ADL training, and modalities.
• Reassess and modify plans based on patient progress.
• Communicate progress and limitations to the team.
• Provide supervision as appropriate and ensure compliant documentation.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

OT techniques

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem day shifts in Acute Care (HZ). The OT evaluates patients, plans treatment to restore function, and collaborates with families to return patients to maximum independence.

Responsibilities include implementing evidence-based therapy, adapting plans to patient needs, documenting progress, and communicating with physicians and caregivers. Per diem travel to Home Care assignments may be required.