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

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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.

• Reaching: Frequent
• Reaching Above the shoulder: Frequent
• Twisting: Frequent
• Bending/stooping: Frequent
• Repetitive movements of elbows/fingers: Frequent
• Repetitive movements of wrists: Frequent
• Kneeling/Climbing /Squatting: Occasionally
• Good physical and mental health
• Neat, clean, free from body odors. Conforms to uniform code
• Visual and auditory acuity are required to provide comprehensive care
• Frequency Definition Max # hrs. in a 8 hour day
• Occasionally Activity/condition exists up to 1/3 of the time: 2 hours 40 min.
• Frequent Actively/condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time: 5 hours 20 min
• Constantly Activity/condition exists 2/3 or more of the time: 8 hours

Environmental

• 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

EDUCATION:

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

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

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!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.