Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapy under supervision in a Level I Trauma Center. The OTA will implement treatment plans, assist with discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maximize patient independence.

The role requires an OTA associate degree and state licensure, and CPR certification. The position offers full-time hours and comprehensive employee benefits in a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• An Associate degree as a Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
• Licensed/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment procedures under supervision of an OT.
• Determines patient need for services in collaboration with an OT.
• Communicates with patient and family to explain the treatment plan.
• Supervises use of equipment and ensures safety during treatment.
• Monitors patient response and reports any changes to the OT.
• Maintains documentation in patient records and follows billing guidelines.
• Reviews quality and efficiency of services delivered using QA criteria.

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

InpatientOccupational Therapy Assistant

Fulltime/40 Hours Per Week

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in a Level I Trauma Center. The OTA implements individualized treatment plans for a medically complex patient population, including trauma, neurological, orthopedic, surgical, and critical care patients, to improve functional performance and maximize independence. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, documents patient progress, and assists with discharge planning while maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Implements treatment procedures in accordance with goals and plan programs established by and under the supervision of the evaluating Occupational Therapist. Maintains an understanding of the patient's history, precautions, contraindications, diagnosis, goals, potential, and pertinent information that would affect treatment.


• Determines patient's need for services in collaboration with an OT. Contributes to the patient's evaluation under supervision of an OT.


• Communicates with patient, family members and other team members to explain the rationale of the treatment plan.


• Supervises the patient's use of all equipment and takes the necessary precautions in implementing the prescribed treatment.


• Monitors through subjective and objective measurements the patient's response to intervention, and reports to the supervising Occupational Therapist if alteration in treatment program is indicated.


• Maintains the proper documentation in patient's records of treatment. Follows billing and reimbursement procedures according to departmental and regulatory guidelines


• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the services delivered for effectiveness and efficiency using predetermined quality assurance criteria.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate degree as a Occupational Therapy Assistant is required, issued by an American Occupational Therapy Association-approved program. Also, the individual must be a Licensed/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, issued by the State Board of Occupational Therapy.


• CPR certification required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.