Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network • East Stroudsburg, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Administers programs of Occupational Therapy (OT) and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Contributes to appropriate plan of care in collaboration with OTR, patient, and family to assist in returning them to their maximum level of function. Facilitates participation in everyday living. Improves and facilitates quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands on care, and patient education. Helps people's lives by helping them gain or regain their maximum level of independence.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree Occupational Therapy
• 1 year Clinical experience required for Home Care.
• Must have successfully completed clinical experience as required by the school program.
• Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques.
• Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent occupational therapy treatments.
• Thorough knowledge of safety standards and regulations for the workplace.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements established occupational therapy plans of care to restore function prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
• Reviews and Implements an established individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled evidence based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment consistent with the patient's needs assessment.
• Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor, physician, and other team members.
• Implements an established occupational therapy plan of care to individuals based on age specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient family directed approach.
• Provides cost effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
• Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree