Outpatient OT Assistant — Rehab & ADL Support

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide coordinated occupational therapy to patients of all ages under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist at our Bethlehem campus.

The COTA will implement the treatment plan, support functional mobility and ADL performance, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes. This role requires PA/NJ licensure and BLS, with 1–2 years’ preferred experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey, based on work location, is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or equivalent, required upon hire or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed by the OTR.
• Facilitates the patient’s ROM, strength coordination, use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, functional mobility and safety issues as related to patients ADL performance needs under the supervision of the OTR.
• Communicates with the Facility Director or appropriate staff in order to plan total patient and family care.
• Confers with PT in planning rehabilitation for the patient.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition to physician and/or clinical supervisor.
• Documentation is timely, accurate, legible and in compliance with the agency policy and directives.
• Documents the effectiveness and outcomes of care on an ongoing basis and makes revisions as needed.
• Plans for discharges as appropriate in conjunction with OTR.
• Instructs other health team personnel in certain areas of occupational therapy including activities of daily living, with the patient and family members.
• Applies infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements.

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide coordinated occupational therapy to patients of all ages under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist at our Bethlehem campus.

The COTA will implement the treatment plan, support functional mobility and ADL performance, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes. This role requires PA/NJ licensure and BLS, with 1–2 years’ preferred experience.