Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant jobs in Allentown, PA

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assists an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments or who are recovering from injury. Prepares adaptive equipment used during treatment and supports patient activities. Being a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant documents therapeutic activities and details of patients progress. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant requires NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) certification. Typically reports to an occupational therapist. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
  • Telford, PA PER_DIEM
    • 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
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network
  • Stroudsburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • 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 eval...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21
  • Schnecksville, PA OTHER
  • Position Type: SUPPORT STAFF 10 OR 12 MONTH/Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantDate Posted: 12/5/2022Location: Schnecksville, PA Position Definition: The person filling this position will provide...
  • 25 Days Ago
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit
  • Schnecksville, PA FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 1277 Position Type:SUPPORT STAFF 10 OR 12 MONTH/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Date Posted:12/5/2022 Location:Schnecksville, PA Position Definition: The person filling this position w...
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PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Functional Pathways Career Center
  • Bethlehem, PA PART_TIME
  • Functional Pathways is hiring at Moravian Village of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, PA for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Functional Pathways, a therapist-owned organization with 28 years of ...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Functional Pathways Career Center
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Functional Pathways is hiring at Moravian Village of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, PA for a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Functional Pathways, a therapist-owned organization with 28 yea...
  • 5 Days Ago
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Reliant Rehabilitation
  • Easton, PA
  • Overview: When you join Reliants therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patient...
  • 5/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Invo Healthcare
  • Catasauqua, PA
  • The Invo Healthcare team is seeking a part time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Catasauqua, PA to p...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
  • Saber Healthcare Group
  • Reading, PA
  • On Demand Pay-get paid tomorrow for work done today! Spruce Manor is seeking a Part Time COTA to join their Rehab team! ...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Per Diem
  • Phoebe Ministries
  • Quakertown, PA
  • Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Richlandtown, PA - Per Diem Phoebe Ministries is hiring a Per Diem Cer...
  • 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Invo Healthcare
  • Catasauqua, PA
  • The Invo Healthcare team is seeking a part time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Catasauqua, PA to p...
  • 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC
  • Flemington, NJ
  • Overview: Must be a licensed and or a registered therapist to be considered. ** EXCLUSIVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!!** ***Hig...
  • 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC
  • Flemington, NJ
  • Overview: Must be a licensed and or a registered therapist to be considered. ** EXCLUSIVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!!** ***Hig...
  • 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC
  • Newtown, PA
  • Overview: Must be a licensed and or a registered therapist to be considered. ** EXCLUSIVE NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!!** ***Hig...
  • 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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Income Estimation for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant jobs
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What does a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant do?

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Pierre, SD
A certified occupational therapy assistant provides support to an occupational therapist.
December 22, 2019
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Rock Hill, SC
Both assistants and aides work under the direction of occupational therapists.
December 19, 2019
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Bangor, ME
Occupational therapy assistants are directly involved in providing therapy to patients; occupational therapy aides typically perform support activities.
January 04, 2020