Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Trexlertown (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to administer and advance OT programs at the Primary Location: Health Center at Trexlertown. The role focuses on restoring function, preventing disability, and helping patients achieve maximum independence through prescribed therapies.

Work involves collaborating with the OT team, patients, and families to develop and adjust plans, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliant care under supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and successful clinical experience as required by the program.
• Knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent occupational therapy treatments.
• Effective communication with patients, family, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement established occupational therapy plans to restore function and independence.
• Utilize evidence-based techniques including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, and ADL training.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor, physician, and team.
• Ensure cost-effective care and timely documentation.

Skills

Occupational Therapy knowledge

Communication with patients and family

Safety standards

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Company Overview

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

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 achieving maximum level of function. Facilitates participation in everyday living. Improves and facilitates quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands on care, and patient education. Changes people's lives by helping them gain or regain their maximum level of independence.

Job Duties

• 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, splinting/DME, and modalities.
• Provides occupational therapy treatment consistent with the patients’ needs assessment.
• Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor, physician, and other team members.
• Reviews and 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree Occupational Therapy Less than 1 year 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.
• Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner.
• 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

Additional Qualifications

• Must have current auto insurance at state minimum required levels (specific to Homecare/Hospice/Home-based Outpatient positions).

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

• This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.
• It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Video Reference

https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY

Location & Schedule

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 6900 Hamilton Blvd
• Primary Location: Health Center at Trexlertown
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Department: 1004-09788 Peds Rehab at Trexlertown

Employment Philosophy

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.