Per Diem Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for per diem assignments across LVHN locations. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans to restore function, and guide activities of daily living to help patients regain independence.

Qualifications include a PA OT license, Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and strong clinical reasoning with clear communication to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and PA OT license required.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and ability to plan effective therapy.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families, and team members clearly.

Responsibilities

• Establishes OT plans of care to restore function and prevent disability.
• Implements individualized, evidence-based OT treatments including exercises and activities of daily living training.
• Communicates patient progress to supervisor and care team; documents per policy.
• Provides supervision as appropriate and adheres to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

PA OT License

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for per diem assignments across LVHN locations. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans to restore function, and guide activities of daily living to help patients regain independence.

Qualifications include a PA OT license, Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, and strong clinical reasoning with clear communication to patients and families.