Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Schuylkill


Job Location:

Hazleton, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether youre considering your next career move or your first you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


Summary
Evaluates plans directs and administers programs of Occupational Therapy (OT) and plans and conducts OT programs to restore function prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Provides assessment of the patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician. Develops and updates an appropriate plan of care in collaboration with patient and family to assist in returning them to their maximum level of function. Facilitates participation in everyday living. Improves and facilitates quality of life through prescribed exercise hands on care and patient education. Helps people regain or maintain their independence and lead active lives.

Job Duties
  • Establishes and implements appropriate occupational therapy plans of care to restore function prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
  • Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled evidence based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises manual techniques functional mobility training activities of daily living training and modalities.
  • Provides occupational therapy treatment consistent with the patients needs assessment.
  • Performs reassessment when indicated and modifies occupational therapy plans accordingly.
  • Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor physician and other team members.
  • Implements an occupational therapy plan of care to individuals based on age specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient family directed approach.
  • Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements as appropriate.
  • Establishes an occupational therapy treatment plan with measurable goals and time frames.
  • Provides cost effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
  • Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree Occupational Therapy
  • Less than 1 year Successfully completed clinical experiences as required by the school program.
  • Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing data gathered in the evaluation and identifying treatment diagnoses.
  • Ability to work at various locations per diem.
  • Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques.
  • Must be able to communicate with patients family and co-workers in a friendly supportive manner.
  • Must be able to provide safe compassionate and competent occupational therapy treatments.
  • Ability to travel to patient care assignments - Home Care only
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters Degree Occupational Therapy or
  • Doctorate Occupational Therapy
  • 1 year Clinical experience required for Home Care.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

700 E Broad St

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

per diem. hours as needed

Department:

Rehab Unit OT

Required Experience:

IC

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been...

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