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

St. Luke's University Health Network•Allentown, PA

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Two year associate degree from and accredited occupational therapy assistant program
Pa. License and certification through AOTCB.
Current certification in CPR within the first 90 days of hire and then as required by certification.

Nice To Haves

One-year clinical preferred.

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.