Dynamic OTA: Rehab & Education Across Settings

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients' rehabilitation under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist.

You will perform ADL assessments, assist in treatment plan implementation, and provide patient and family education while maintaining accurate documentation.

This role requires an associate degree, PA license, CPR within 90 days, and willingness to work day shifts with weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Two year associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Pa. License and certification through AOTCB.
• Current CPR certification within the first 90 days of hire.
• Schedule: Day shift with a weekend rotation and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Completes ADL assessments, assists OTR in implementing treatment plans and 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.

Education

Two year associate degree

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients' rehabilitation under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist.

You will perform ADL assessments, assist in treatment plan implementation, and provide patient and family education while maintaining accurate documentation.

This role requires an associate degree, PA license, CPR within 90 days, and willingness to work day shifts with weekend/holiday coverage.