Lymphedema Certified COTA- Part-time

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.

This position functions as a member of the professional staff, providing coordinated occupational
therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities
of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements
that may be inherent in the position

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Administers the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed by the OTR.

2. Facilitates the patient’s ROM, strength coordination, use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, functional mobility and safety issues as related to patients ADL performance needs under the supervision of the OTR.

3. Communicates with the Therapy Supervisor or Clinical Coordinator and appropriate staff in order to plan total patient and family care. Confers with P.T., nursing staff, S.T., MSW and HHA’s in planning rehabilitation for the patient.

4. Observes, records and reports patient’s response to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition to physician and/or clinical supervisor.

5. Documentation is timely, accurate, legible and in compliance with the agency policy and directives.

6. Documents the effectiveness and outcomes of care on an ongoing basis and makes revisions as needed.

7. Plans for discharge as appropriate in conjunction with OTR.

8. Instructs other health team personnel, when appropriate in certain areas of occupational therapy including activities of daily living, in which they may work with the patients. This includes the patient and family members.

9. Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

10. Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.

11. Meets mandatory continuing education requirements.

12. Provides orientation to new orientees related to scope of practice. Entity 33 Job Class Code Number 478

13. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information

14. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

15. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).

16. Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

17. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.

18. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

19. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Attends meetings as designated or requested.

2. Participates in case conferences when appropriate.

3. Other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to provide consultation.

2. Ability to instruct nonprofessionals in the care and treatment of the physically and emotionally ill.

3. Ability to prepare neat, timely, accurate and concise records and reports.

4. Ability to accept and utilize supervision.

5. Possession of a current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

6. Possession of a phone in residence.

7. Position requires the use of your own private vehicle for Network business. You must have a valid driver’s license issued by the applicable state of residency, as well as evidence of auto liability insurance; which must have at least the state-minimum coverage limits. Insurance must be maintained at all times while being employed in this position.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

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