Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Morningstar Living is currently hiring a Per diem, Occupational Therapist for our Moravian Hall Square Campus in Nazareth, PA. Shifts are on an as needed basis and there is no guarantee of specific hours. Candidates should have availability to work on both weekdays and weekends.

The primary purpose of the Occupational Therapist is to organize and conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy program in skilled nursing, residential institution, outpatient clinic, or home health agency to restore function; prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; and help the patient reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his capabilities.

What will I do as an Occupational Therapist?

• Monitors patients/clients response to treatment and modifies treatment during sessions, as indicated, in collaboration with the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Must be able to communicate effectively between department staff, patients and other departments.
• Documents and maintains service related records, as mandated by regulations and the Rehab Manager.
• Instruct family, patient and caregiver on treatment procedures to be followed at home.
• Assists the Therapy Manager in the implementation of new programs and treatments. Teach O.T.A students as well as others in healthcare.

What do I need as an Occupational Therapist?

• Graduate of an AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association), accredited OT Education Program
• Through knowledge of Principles and Practices of Occupational Therapy; effectiveness in assessing residents' needs and in providing care and support to various age groups; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; proven supervisory and leadership skills.
• Experience in outpatient and geriatric services.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift residents and spend extended time on their feet.
• Have stamina and strength to perform the job.
• Ability to use your hands to move a person’s body and provide therapeutic exercise.
• Use mechanical aids to reduce the need to lift residents.

Why Choose Morningstar Living?

Our organization opened the Moravian Hall Square campus in 1988. This location is now home to over 300 senior residents experiencing the regions' best services in Assisted Living, Memory Support Care, Rehabilitation, and Nursing Care. Heritage Village Campus sits on 50+ acres of lush countryside offering a cottage community in a village setting.

• Best Nursing Homes 2026 | U.S. News & World Report

Recognized as a High Performing nursing home—the highest possible rating—for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care.

• America’s BEST Nursing Homes 2025 | Newsweek

Named among the nation’s top nursing homes based on performance data, resident satisfaction, and quality measures.

• Excellence in Care (EIC) Dementia Care Program of Distinction | Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Nationally recognized for excellence in dementia care and commitment to best practices.

Our focus at Morningstar Living is to maintain the health and wellness of our customers, by being the conduit for each customer to live life well. And there is no greater joy and satisfaction than the friendship and bond you will build with our customers, along with the supportive, caring team around you. But the best part? You have the ability to work a schedule that works for you and your family... because work-life balance is key to your formula for success.

Morningstar Living requires all employees age 18 and older to be vaccinated against Influenza. Morningstar Living will recognize qualified medical and religious exemptions.

Morningstar Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion (creed), national origin, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.