Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Acute Rehab Center (Part Time, Bethlehem and Sacred Heart Campuses)

St. Luke's University Health Network

Bethlehem, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Acute Care, Auditory, CPR Certification, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Documentation, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Infectious Diseases, Medical Records, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Care, Patient Education, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Time Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Bethlehem, PA
POSTED
11 days ago


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.

Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is accountable for assisting patients in furthering their physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. This position will facilitate patient’s adaptation to a disability utilizing professional skills. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides quality occupational therapy services with various media. This position requires an ability to be creative, adaptable and the ability for independent judgment of assigned duties.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Completes ADL assessments, assists OTR in implementing treatment plans determines patients adaptive equipment needs.
  • Provides patient/family education in treatment.
  • Administers treatment at multiple locations for in/out patients with direct/indirect supervision by an occupational therapist.
  • Timely documentation of patient related information.
  • Represents OT in various multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Assists in OT department cross training of OT personnel.
  • Participates in and presents inservices to OT staff and others.
  • Supervises COTA fieldwork students and volunteers.
  • Promotes safety in the department on a daily basis and participates in the department safety program.
  • Assists in developing and implementing program development.
  • Provides back for the department therapists during vacations.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIRMENTS:

Heavy Work: Involves exerting 50-200 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10-to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Constantly standing and walking. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium, Light and Sedentary work as defined by U.S. DOL.

  • Reaching: Frequent
  • Reaching Above the shoulder: Frequent
  • Twisting: Frequent
  • Bending/stooping: Frequent
  • Repetitive movements of elbows/fingers: Frequent
  • Repetitive movements of wrists: Frequent
  • Kneeling/Climbing /Squatting: Occasionally
  • Good physical and mental health
  • Neat, clean, free from body odors. Conforms to uniform code
  • Visual and auditory acuity are required to provide comprehensive care
  • Frequency Definition Max # hrs. in a 8 hour day
  • Occasionally Activity/condition exists up to 1/3 of the time: 2 hours 40 min.
  • Frequent Actively/condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time: 5 hours 20 min
  • Constantly Activity/condition exists 2/3 or more of the time: 8 hours

Environmental

  • Inside: Office and patient homes
  • Outside: Drive to patient homes/clinics and or office errands in extreme cold/heat
  • Wet and or humid conditions, snow, ice and fog
  • Hazards: Exposure to contagious disease, road and driving and animals

EDUCATION:

Two year associate degree from and accredited occupational therapy assistant program, Pa. License and certification through AOTCB.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

One-year clinical preferred. Current certification in CPR within the first 90 days of hire and then as required by certification.

Schedule: Day shift with a weekend rotation and holiday coverage.

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!!







About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network 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.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services