St. Luke's University Health Network·Allentown, Pennsylvania
Assist patients in physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Responsibilities include performing ADL assessments, implementing treatment plans, and providing patient and family education.
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Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is accountable for assisting patients in furthering their physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation.
This position will facilitate patient’s adaptation to a disability utilizing professional skills.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides quality occupational therapy services with various media.
This position requires an ability to be creative, adaptable and the ability for independent judgment of assigned duties.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Completes ADL assessments, assists OTR in implementing treatment plans determines patients adaptive equipment needs.
Provides patient/family education in treatment.
Administers treatment at multiple locations for in/out patients with direct/indirect supervision by an occupational therapist.
Timely documentation of patient related information.
Represents OT in various multidisciplinary meetings.
Assists in OT department cross training of OT personnel.
Participates in and presents inservices to OT staff and others.
Supervises COTA fieldwork students and volunteers.
Promotes safety in the department on a daily basis and participates in the department safety program.
Assists in developing and implementing program development.
Provides back for the department therapists during vacations.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIRMENTS: Heavy Work: Involves exerting 50-200 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10-to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Constantly standing and walking.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium, Light and Sedentary work as defined by U.S.
DOL.
Day shift with a weekend rotation and holiday coverage. 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.
Requires an associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program and Pennsylvania licensure/certification through AOTCB. One year of clinical experience and CPR certification are preferred or required within 90 days.
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