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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Certified OT Assistant
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$63,206 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Certified OT Assistant Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- 3.9 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $25.50
- $31.
Full Job Description SHIFT:
Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview Under the direct, on-premise supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, provides occupational therapy treatment procedures to an assigned inpatient caseload. Maintains an orderly environment in the occupational therapy treatment areas. What you will do Clinical Reads and reviews the medical record to understand the patient's diagnosis, precautions, goals and treatment plans. Asks questions regarding unclear information. Performs Occupational Therapy Interventions including activities of daily living, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic group interventions, dynamic therapeutic functional activities, aquatic therapy, and other strategies allowed under COTA licensure act under supervision by the occupational therapist. Can treat patients in any setting in the hospital, including the ambulatory network. Evaluates the patient's response to intervention and documents patient progress in the chart. Instructs patients and parents in home programs including exercise, bathroom transfers, self-care/independent ADL programs, and school re-entry home programs. Informs the occupational therapist of progress/problems with specific patients. Performs care coordination tasks associated with patient care, including communication with hospital and community providers, tracking of medical equipment, etc. Academic Maintains current skills and knowledge by identifying own learning needs, both formally and informally, to practice a lifestyle of life-long learning. Seeks opportunity for clinical growth and development within the department through mentorship. Pursues and achieves departmental competencies as assigned. Attends in-services within the department and hospital as appropriate. Administrative Maintains productivity and fiscal responsibility in the provision/utilization of services. Actively participates in department planning meetings, and/or appropriate department initiatives. Education Qualifications Associate's Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant- Required Experience Qualifications Pediatric Experience
- Preferred Licenses and Certifications Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) (Pennsylvania)
- Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
- upon hire
- Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross).
- within 3 months
- Required Skills and Abilities Interpersonal relationships skills that permit effective communication with parents, children of various ages, peers and supervisors.
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Federal Contractor | Tobacco StatementSALARY RANGE
$25.50- $31.85 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance