Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Trexlertown (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support OT programs, help patients regain independence, and improve quality of life through therapeutic exercises and education.

Under supervision of the OTR, you will implement care plans, communicate progress to the team and family, and ensure documentation meets policies and standards. This on-site role at the Trexlertown Health Center offers a day shift in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy completed.
• Knowledge of patient rights and HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and colleagues.
• Familiarity with occupational therapy techniques and safety standards.
• Safe, compassionate and competent OT treatments.
• AHA Basic Life Support awareness upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements established OT plans of care to restore function and independence.
• Applies therapy techniques including exercises, manual methods and activities of daily living training.
• Delivers OT treatments aligned with patient needs and assessment.
• Communicates progress and limitations to supervisor and care team.
• Implements age/population appropriate care with family involvement.
• Ensures cost-effective care within billing guidelines.
• Completes required documentation per policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

OT techniques

Safety standards

Education

Associate’s Degree Occupational Therapy

Job description

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.

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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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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