Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Career At Lehigh Valley Health NetworkImagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.Job DescriptionSummary Administers programs of Occupational Therapy (OT) and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Contributes to appropriate plan of care in collaboration with OTR, patient, and family to assist in achieving maximum level of function. Facilitates participation in everyday living. Improves and facilitates quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands on care, and patient education. Changes people's lives by helping them gain or regain their maximum level of independence.Job DutiesReviews and implements established occupational therapy plans of care to restore function prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum performance level.Reviews and implements an established individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled evidence based therapy techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, splinting/DME, and modalities.Provides occupational therapy treatment consistent with the patients' needs assessment.Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor, physician, and other team members.Reviews and implements an established occupational therapy plan of care to individuals based on age specific and population specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient family directed approach.Provides cost effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.Minimum QualificationsAssociate's Degree Occupational TherapyLess than 1 year Must have successfully completed clinical experience as required by the school program.Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.Knowledge of occupational therapy techniques.Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent occupational therapy treatments.Must be able to communicate with patients, family, and co-workers in a friendly, supportive manner.Thorough knowledge of safety standards and regulations for the workplace.American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon HireCOTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon HireAdditional QualificationsMust have current auto insurance at state minimum required levels (specific to Homecare/Hospice/Home-based Outpatient positions).Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.