Occupational Therapy Assistant (Part-time/Days)

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant in Lancaster, PA. The role involves assisting Occupational Therapists in providing care to patients across various age groups. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, supervising equipment use, and maintaining documentation.

The candidate must have an Associate degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and be CPR certified. This position promises a meaningful contribution to patient care in a reputable healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program required.
• Certification from the State Board of Occupational Therapy needed.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient-related activities under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.
• Implement treatment procedures according to established goals.
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and document appropriately.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Supervision of equipment

Education

Associate degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

Therapy equipment

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Part-time/Per Diem/4 Hours Per Week

Location: Lancaster, Pa.

Penn Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine.

Position Summary

Assists the Occupational Therapist in patient-related activity by performing Occupational Therapy procedures delegated by the Occupational Therapist and commensurate with a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant's education preparation and experience. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Participates in Occupational Therapy Assistant student programs under the supervision of the Center Coordinator of Clinical Education.
• Assists with maintenance and monitoring of work schedule.

Secondary Functions

• Assists with general housekeeping to provide a clean, comfortable, orderly, and safe environment.
• Assists in directing and transporting patients.

Job Requirements

Minimum required qualifications include:

• Associate degree as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by an American Occupational Therapy Association-approved program; must be Licensed/Certified by the State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• CPR certification required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.