PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team. In this role, you will provide home-based occupational therapy services that help patients regain independence and improve their ability to perform daily activities safely and confidently in their own homes. This is a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference in the lives of your patients.

Schedule: PRN, Weekdays, Day Shift,

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions to home health and hospice patients.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, safety, and techniques to improve independence in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document all care provided.
• Educate patients and families on home safety modifications and techniques to prevent falls and injuries.
• Travel to patient homes within the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.

At Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while building strong relationships with our patients, their families, and the communities we serve. Guided by integrity, hard work, stewardship, and service, we foster a positive, collaborative work environment where our team members are valued and supported.

Requirements

 Job Requirements: 

• Current, active Occupational Therapist license in the state of Pennsylvania (required).
• Previous home health or hospice experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation abilities.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with patients and/or residents.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, equipment, or controls and move about facilities.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capability to assist residents with mobility tasks, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with standing or walking, and positioning them for therapy activities.
  • May need to lift or maneuver equipment such as therapy mats, adaptive devices or weights.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• Capacity to stand for extended periods during therapy sessions and walk or move around the facility to access residents’ rooms and therapy spaces.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Stamina to work full shifts and perform repetitive tasks throughout the day, including providing therapy to multiple residents and documenting training sessions.

Join Our Team:

If you are an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping patients achieve their highest level of independence and thrive in their home environment, we invite you to apply today and join Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Lehigh Valley.

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