Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has an immediate need for a full time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at our East Greenville outpatient site.

JOB SUMMARY

The ideal candidate would have experience working with the pediatric population in an outpatient setting. This individual would be part of an interdisciplinary team.

HOURS:

Varies, as needed, some evening availability preferred Monday - Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

IDENTIFIES

PATIENT REHABILITATION CARE REQUIREMENTS

By assessing patient condition upon order of physician and at regular intervals during assigned shift

PLANS, IMPLEMENTS AND EVALUATES REHABILITATIVE CARE

By setting goals, collaborating and communicating with health-care team, patients and families

PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE TEAM

By meeting them

MONITORS DELIVERY OF CARE

By completing patient rounds

ASSURES QUALITY OF CARE

By fostering practices that adhere to the hospital's philosophy, goals and standards of care; measuring outcomes against patient care goals and standards

PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKERS, AND PATIENTS

By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases

RESPECTS PATIENTS

By recognizing their rights

MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

By complying with procedures, rules and regulations

ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

By following manufacturers' instructions

MAINTAINS SUPPLIES INVENTORY

By checking stock to determine inventory level

MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

By attending educational workshops

CONTRIBUTES TO THE TEAM EFFORT

By accomplishing related results as needed, follows through on delegated tasks, responds to coworkers requests for assistance, demonstrates behaviors as defined by the GSSH-A code of conduct and acts as a resource and/or leader when the need arises.

PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM

By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events

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 Associates degree Work Experience Previous outpatient experience or similar setting required Licenses / Certifications Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license required Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

COTA license (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

East Greenville, PA 18041: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person