Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

Occupational Therapist

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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs occupational therapy examination in a technically competent manner that minimizes risk to the patient, self, and others by selecting reliable and valid examination methods that are relevant to the chief complaint and history of the patient.
• Establishes realistic, attainable short-term and long-term goals with each patient.
• Performs therapeutic exercises effectively and appropriately.
• Implements, and revises as necessary, effective progressive treatment programs taking evaluative findings into consideration.
• Administers therapeutic modalities and programs appropriately and effectively, including hot/cold pack, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, and wound care.
• Fits assistive, prosthetic, and orthotic devices and provides appropriate training.
• Performs appropriate discharge planning, instructs patients and family members in home programs.
• Documents accurately, in a timely manner, including initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Adheres to the Standards of Practice and institutional policy and procedures that govern the conduct of professional activities and are consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Associations' (AOTA) positions, standards, guidelines, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics. Integrates AOTA documents, legislation, legal, and regulatory issues into practice.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent, or geriatric).

• Attends Case Management/Interdisciplinary rounds and provides timely communication of information to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Attends multi-disciplinary meetings. Accurately bills patient's accounts for services rendered.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 300 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 300 lbs. Must have the ability to frequently stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture, and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Work Schedule

Must work a minimum of 16 hours per month, including one weekend day (6-8 hours) per month and one holiday per year.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licensure:

Occupational therapy license in good standing required and issued by the State of Pennsylvania. New Jersey license in good standing required for employment within state of New Jersey. Must be registered with National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy. Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required. Master's and/or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.

Training and Experience:

Current CPR certification. Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU's to maintain licensure.

Revised 6/16, Updated 8/16, 6/17, 10/2018, 7/2019, 6/2020

Job Summary

The Acute Care Occupational Therapist evaluates plans and administers occupational therapy treatment programs for referred patients, in the acute care setting. Occupational Therapist shall provide rehabilitation services to patients/clients, upon physician consult or referral, who have sustained occupational impairments, limitations, and disabilities, as a result of physical, cognitive, or psycho-social dysfunction. Occupational therapists also provide interventions which emphasize emotional wellness, health promotion, client safety, and facilitate client re-engagement of ADL/IADL skills. The Occupational Therapist shall work within the practice guidelines as defined by Pennsylvania state law. Patients encountered by the Acute Care Physical Therapist may include those with a diagnosis and/or impairments related to pediatric (2 months 12 years), adolescent (13-17 years), adult (18-65 years) medical conditions.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.