Where is this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant job located?

Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network

JOB SUMMARY
- Promote health, prevent disability, and promote occupational performance in all areas of living by restoring physical capabilities and/or using adaptation/compensation by assisting in evaluation, planning re-evaluation and discharge and by providing intervention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Clinical Skills
  - Delivers quality care
  - Pursues educational opportunities
  - Shares knowledge with others
  - Uses a wide variety of techniques & technologies
  - Customizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive)
  - Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching)
  - Routinely communicates results of treatments and issues with supervising PT/OT
  - Follows care plan as developed and consults supervising therapist regarding changes or deviations prior to adjustment if appropriate.
- Documentation
  - Uses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate care
  - Completes documentation on the date of service
  - Interventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule)
  - Documentation substantiates charges selected
  - Documentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly/monthly notes & discharge instructions)
- Team Effort
  - Adheres to productivity standard
  - Efficiently & effectively schedules patients
  - Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients)
  - Program development & involvement
  - Staff & student development
  - Embraces change and promotes positive work environment
- PROTECTS CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
  - By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.
- COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  - By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for occupational therapy including code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and AOTA.
  - By providing appropriate supervision to rehabilitation aides, students and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  - Education
    - Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required
  - Work Experience
    - Previous experience in healthcare preferred
  - Licenses / Certifications
    - Occupational Therapist Assistant certification required
    - Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network – Allentown, Pennsylvania

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