Occupational Therapist - Disability Services at Via of the Lehigh Valley

Description

Join Via of the Lehigh Valley, a 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplace winner! We are hiring an Occupational Therapist to provide specific  interventions and therapeutic strategies to increase developmental skills of children who have been identified with developmental delays. The pay range for this position is between $40-$45/hour.
 

You will ENJOY the following when working at VIA:

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual match.
• Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Paid Training and mileage reimbursement.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Special employee events such as raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards and monthly celebration events.

As an Occupational Therapist you will: 

• Evaluate the developmental skills of infants and toddlers from birth through age three and provide written reports.
• Work with families and caregivers to identify priorities for their child and the family.
• Develop occupational therapy intervention plans based on family priorities.
• Utilize therapeutic strategies using the Early Intervention family coaching model to address developmental delays of identified children.
• Train, and support family/caregivers to attain outcomes established in intervention plans.
• Document daily activities of children and report on progress.
• Prepare occupational therapy materials for use with children/families.
• Manage caseload, including communication with the Service Coordinator teams to pick up referrals, manage participant unit utilization in Set-Works, follow HCSIS authorizations (frequency and units), to ensure caseload is maintained and complete discharges, as appropriate.

Position Requirements Include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist License required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with preschool children with disabilities and their families.
• Knowledge of typical infant/toddler development, developmental disabilities.

We invest in our team through training, career development and educational assistance. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages the success of the individuals we serve and our employees. This success comes from living our values: People, Growth, Teamwork, Community, Diversity, Shared Ideas and Advocacy. Join our team and grow a fulfilling career with us!

CHANGE LIVES. WORK FOR VIA.

Via of the Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.