Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Per Diem

About the role

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 returning them to their maximum level of function. Facilitates participation in everyday living. Improves and facilitates quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands on care, and patient education. Helps people's lives by helping them gain or regain their maximum level of independence. Job Duties Reviews 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, and modalities. Provides occupational therapy treatment consistent with the patient's needs assessment. Communicates patient progress and physical limitations to a supervisor, physician, and other team members. 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 Qualifications Associate's Degree Occupational Therapy 1 year Clinical experience required for Home Care. and 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. Thorough knowledge of safety standards and regulations for the workplace. American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire 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. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. 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. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept u