Occupational Therapy Assistant (Part-time/Days)

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid tuition assistance

Employee benefits

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapy under an OT's supervision in a level I trauma center setting. This per diem/PRN role requires ongoing weekend coverage and at least one 8-hour shift per pay period.

The OTA will implement individualized treatment plans, document progress, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and assist with discharge planning while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an AOTA-approved program and a state license/registration as OTA.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans under supervision of an OT.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to support patient goals.
• Documents patient progress and assists with discharge planning.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Ensures proper equipment use and safety during therapy.

Skills

Associate degree in OTA

Licensed/Certified OTA

CPR certification

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?

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Per Diem Position; PRN position with a requirement of at least (1) 8-hour shift per pay period, at least (1) weekend shift every 4 weeks, and (1) rotational holiday shift per year

Location: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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.

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