Acute Care OTA: Impactful Therapy, Weekend Coverage

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for acute care services. The role requires providing OT interventions aligned with evaluations and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and progress.

Candidates must hold PA licensure in good standing, with NJ licensure also required if employed in NJ. CPR certification is required, and an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy is expected. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license in PA in good standing.
• NJ license in good standing required for employment in NJ.
• Registered with the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy completed.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Standards of Practice and institutional policies for professional activities as per AOTA.
• Integrates AOTA documents, legislation, and regulatory issues into practice.
• Provides occupational therapy intervention in acute care consistent with clinical evaluation.

Skills

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PA Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing

NJ Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing

Registered with National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant for acute care services. The role requires providing OT interventions aligned with evaluations and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and progress.

Candidates must hold PA licensure in good standing, with NJ licensure also required if employed in NJ. CPR certification is required, and an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy is expected. Equal opportunity employer.