Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Rehab Center (Part Time, Bethlehem and Sacred Heart Campuses)

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Occupational Therapy AssistantHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

Completes ADL assessments, assists OTR in implementing treatment plans determines patients adaptive equipment needs. Provides patient/family education in treatment.

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Occupational Therapy AssistantHealthcare Clinical

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.

Responsibilities

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→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.

Requirements

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Inside: Office and patient homes
Outside: Drive to patient homes/clinics and or office errands in extreme cold/heat
Wet and or humid conditions, snow, ice and fog
Hazards: Exposure to contagious disease, road and driving and animals

Two year associate degree from and accredited occupational therapy assistant program, Pa. License and certification through AOTCB.

One-year clinical preferred. Current certification in CPR within the first 90 days of hire and then as required by certification.

Schedule: 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!!