Staff Occupational Therapist, Home Health
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care. This position works
collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to
assuredelivery of high quality occupational therapy services in
accordance with the physician's ordersand with the agency's
programs and policies. Services are provided in the patient's place
ofresidence.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1.
Performs initial evaluation to identify functional deficits.
Establishes Plan of Treatment in consultation with the physician
including short and long-term goals.2. Guides the patient in their
use of therapeutic, creative, and/or self-care activities for the
purpose of improving or restoring function and putting function to
practical use.a. Plans program for patient utilizing physical or
mental activities, crafts,avocations, exercises, and daily
self-care activities, to reach maximal level offunction.b.
Instructs in the use of equipment that will help improve function
in the home.3. Observes, records and reports patient's response to
treatment and any changes in patient's condition to physician.4.
Communicates with the Rehab Program Manager, Patient Care Manager,
Clinical Coordinator and appropriate staff in order to plan total
patient and family care. Confers with other disciplines as
appropriate in planning rehabilitation for the patient.5. Records
reflect the family oriented approach. Documentation is timely,
accurate, legible and in compliance with the agency policy and
directives. Records make clear the goals and plans made with the
patient and/or family.6. Evaluates and documents the effectiveness
and outcomes of care on an ongoing basis and makes revisions as
needed.7. Plans for discharge as appropriate.8. Instructs other
health team personnel, when appropriate, in certain areas of
occupational therapy including activities of daily living, in which
they may work with the patients.This includes the patient and
family members.
QUALIFICATIONS(MINIMUM)EDUCATION:An Occupational Therapist is
registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association or is a
graduate of a program in Occupational Therapy approved by the
Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in
collaboration with the American O.T. Association and engaged in the
required supervised clinical experience period prerequisite to
registration by the American O.T. Association.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Preferably one or two years experience
under a qualified registered Occupational Therapy supervisor.CPR
certified. Please complete your application using your full legal
name and current home address. Be sure to include employment
history for the past seven (7) years, including your present
employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current
resume, including all work history, education, and/or
certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly
recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of
submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in
St. Luke's
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem , Staff Occupational Therapist, Home Health, Healthcare , Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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