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Occupational Therapist
Lehigh Valley Health Network. Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer Occupational Therapy programs .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and administering Occupational Therapy programs, developing individualized care plans, and providing safe and effective therapeutic treatments. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams while adhering to regulatory requirements.
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Occupational Therapy TechniquesPatient AssessmentIndividualized Care PlansOccupational Therapist License - State of PennsylvaniaBasic Life Support Certification - American Heart Association
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Hard Skills
Patient EvaluationTherapeutic ExercisesManual TechniquesFunctional Mobility TrainingActivities of Daily Living TrainingSplinting/DMEDocumentation ComplianceClinical ReasoningTreatment Plan DevelopmentCost-Effective Care
Soft Skills
CommunicationCompassionate CareSupportive InteractionTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Occupational Therapist License - State of PennsylvaniaBasic Life Support Certification - American Heart Association
Industry Keywords
Occupational TherapyHome CareRegulatory CompliancePatient Care AssignmentsClinical Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer Occupational Therapy programs
- Assess patient condition based on diagnosis from the referring physician
- Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families
- Restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach maximum independence
- Provide therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, splinting/DME, and modalities
- Perform reassessments and modify Occupational Therapy plans as needed
- Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and team members
- Provide supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate
- Establish treatment plans with measurable goals and time frames
- Provide cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines
- Complete and submit documentation according to policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Therapy
- Successfully completed clinical experiences as required by the school program
- Less than 1 year of experience specified
- Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing evaluation data and identifying treatment diagnoses
- 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
- Occupational Therapist license — State of Pennsylvania upon hire
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.; frequent to continuous standing/walking; ability to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR as required
- Preferred: Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy or Doctorate Occupational Therapy
- Preferred: 1 year clinical experience for Home Care
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employment policy
- Educational programs and/or social activities