Occupational Therapist – Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network

. Evaluate patients and develop occupational therapy plans of care .

Posted 11/6/2026part-timeAllentown • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing individualized occupational therapy plans, utilizing therapeutic exercises and manual techniques to enhance patient independence and quality of life. Proficient in patient assessment, documentation, and communication with multidisciplinary teams while adhering to regulatory standards.

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Licensed Occupational TherapistBachelor’s Degree in Occupational TherapyKnowledge of Occupational Therapy TechniquesAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support CertificationSound Clinical Reasoning

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Hard Skills

Occupational Therapy Plan DevelopmentTherapeutic ExercisesManual TechniquesFunctional Mobility TrainingActivities of Daily Living TrainingPatient AssessmentDocumentationTreatment Goal EstablishmentPatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCompassionate CareSupportive InteractionTeam CollaborationClinical Reasoning

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist — State of PennsylvaniaAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Occupational TherapyPatient CareHome CareClinical ExperiencePatient Needs AssessmentCost-Effective CareDevelopmental ApproachPopulation-Specific CareRegulatory RequirementsQuality of Life Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate patients and develop occupational therapy plans of care
Administer occupational therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize independence
Implement individualized treatment plans using therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities
Provide treatment consistent with patient needs assessments
Reassess patients and modify occupational therapy plans as indicated
Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and team members
Provide age-specific and population-specific care using a developmental and patient/family-directed approach
Provide supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements when appropriate
Establish measurable treatment goals and time frames
Provide cost-effective care according to departmental billing guidelines
Complete documentation according to policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
Facilitate patients’ participation in everyday living and improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
Successfully completed clinical experiences as required by the school program
Less than 1 year of experience/clinical experience requirement
Sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing evaluation data and identifying treatment diagnoses
Ability to work at various locations per diem
Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques
Ability to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner
Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent occupational therapy treatments
Ability to travel to patient care assignments for Home Care only
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification — State of Pennsylvania, upon hire
Licensed Occupational Therapist — 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
For Home Care: 1 year clinical experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Day shift
Per diem work schedule