Per Diem OT - Flexible Home Care

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem shifts in the IRF Therapy - CC department.

The OT will evaluate patients, develop and modify plans of care, and help patients regain independence through evidence-based therapy techniques. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, less than 1 year of clinical experience, and Pennsylvania OT licensure at hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience as required by the program.
• Licensed OT and PA licensure upon hire or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements occupational therapy plans of care to restore function and independence.
• Provides OT treatment using evidence-based techniques and modalities.
• Performs reassessments and updates plans of care as needed.
• Communicates progress and limitations to the supervisor and care team.
• Delivers patient-centered therapy across age-specific needs and settings.
• Provides supervision as appropriate and adheres to regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist for per diem shifts in the IRF Therapy - CC department.

The OT will evaluate patients, develop and modify plans of care, and help patients regain independence through evidence-based therapy techniques. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, less than 1 year of clinical experience, and Pennsylvania OT licensure at hire.