Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (F/T days) (Open)
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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.Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistant shall provide occupational therapy intervention
to patients/clients, upon physician consult or referral, who have
sustained occupational impairments, limitations and disabilities,
as a result of physical, cognitive or psycho-social dysfunction.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants provide interventions
that focus on physical and emotional wellness, health promotion,
client safety and facilitate client re-engagement of ADL/IADL
skills. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant serves as a
resource person for the interdisciplinary team and the Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation department. Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistants shall be provided supervision as required by
state laws and regulations to Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistants by licensed Occupational Therapists. Patients
encountered by the Acute Care Physical Therapist may include those
with a diagnosis and/or impairments related to pediatric (2 months
- 12 years), adolescent (13-17 years), adult (18-65 years) medical
conditions.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time.-- Be able
to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes
consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate
dials on machines.-- Must have the ability to lift/move patients up
to 300 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 300 lbs.-- Must have
the ability to frequently stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and
reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as
it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin
temperature.-- Must have the ability to hear as it relates to
normal conversation and ability to hear call bells.-- Must be
capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth
perception, and peripheral vision.
EDUCATION:
Associate's Degree required. Successful completion of course work
and required clinical affiliations from an accredited occupational
therapist assistant educational program.Certified Occupational
Therapist Assistant License in the state as determined by the job
location.CPR certification required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:--
Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
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!!
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