Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Patient Rehab

Geisinger Clinic; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

PTO

Wellness program

Adoption support

Job summary

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support evaluation, planning, and delivery of therapy for patients of all ages. You will document outcomes and coordinate care with the therapy team and families.

The role involves adherence to department policies, revision of care plans based on progress, and active participation in care conferences and discharge planning at a dayshift in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapist with evaluation, directing, planning, and providing therapy for patients of all ages.
• Document patient care and treatment in the medical record per department policies.
• Coordinate and provide patient care, discharge planning, and patient and family education.
• Assessments on admissions and discharges are completed; adjust plan of care as needed.
• Direct and alter assignments based on patient status and in collaboration with the health care team.

Skills

Health Care Policy

Ethics Compliance

Interpersonal Communication

Physiotherapy

Rehab Assessment

Rehabilitation Programs

Teamwork

Therapeutic Treatment

Education

Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy

Job description

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support evaluation, planning, and delivery of therapy for patients of all ages. You will document outcomes and coordinate care with the therapy team and families.

The role involves adherence to department policies, revision of care plans based on progress, and active participation in care conferences and discharge planning at a dayshift in Wilkes-Barre, PA.