Occupational Therapist Assistant Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Acute Care OT service within the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department.

The OTA provides intervention under supervision, communicates progress with the Acute Care OT, and assists with discharge planning. Must hold PA OTA license; NJ license if applicable; NBCOT registration; an associates degree; CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice as Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in PA; NJ license required for NJ employment.
• NBCOT registration as an OTA is required.
• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current CPR certification; successful completion of clinical affiliations.

Responsibilities

• Provides OT intervention in acute care under supervision by licensed OTs.
• Communicates client progress with the Acute Care OT and team.
• Identifies need for reevaluation based on goals and status.
• Prioritizes, implements and documents interventions to aid safe discharge.
• Completes timely documentation within 2 hours of intervention.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Clinical skills

Patient safety

Education

Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy

PA OTA license

NBCOT registration

NJ OTA license (if employed in NJ)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

### *St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission* *of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.*Required to work one 8 hour weekend day per monthThe Occupational Therapist Assistant serves as a resource person for the interdisciplinary team and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department. Occupational Therapist Assistants shall be provided supervision as required by state laws and regulations to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants by licensed Occupational Therapists.**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Adheres to the Standards of Practice and institutional policy and procedures that govern the conduct of professional activities and are consistent with the American Occupational Therapy Associations' (AOTA) positions, standards, guidelines, policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics. Integrates AOTA documents, legislation, legal, and regulatory issues into practice.* Demonstrates general clinical knowledge of Occupational Therapy in the acute care practice setting and provides occupational therapy intervention that is consistent with the results of the clinical evaluation.* Provides occupational therapy intervention in a technically competent manner that minimizes risk to the patient, self and others by selecting intervention methods that are relevant to the chief complaint, history of the patient and plan of care established by the Acute Care Occupational Therapist.* Engages in communication with the Acute Care Occupational Therapist regarding client progress and response to intervention* Identify the need for reevaluation based upon achievement of goals, lack of progress, change in patient status, and response to interventions provided.* Prioritizes, implements and documents interventions in order to facilitate patient transition to the next level of care in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The Occupational Therapist Assistant must collaborate with the interdisciplinary team as appropriate to provide the highest quality of care to patients/clients.* Provides appropriate and timely documentation that is accurate, concise, and timely; within 2 hours of intervention provided.**PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:**Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 300 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 300 lbs. Must have the ability to frequently stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.**EDUCATION:**Occupational Assistant license in good standing required and issued by the State of Pennsylvania. New Jersey license in good standing required for employment within state of New Jersey. Must be registered with National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy. Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy required.**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:**Current CPR certification. Successful completion course work and completion of required clinical affiliations from an accredited occupational therapy educational program.*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!!*####