Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA - Inpatient

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
No

Documents patient care and results of treatment appropriately in the medical record to comply with policies and procedures of the department and regulatory agencies.

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with evaluation, directing, planning, and providing Occupational Therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
• Adhere to unit-specific standards of care, clinical guidelines, and protocols in rendering patient care.
• Assist with assessments established by unit standards and address the physical, social, and psychological needs of patients and families.
• Complete assessments on all admissions and discharges.
• Assist in formulating a plan of care based on identified patient problem areas in conjunction with the patient, family, and other health care team members.
• Administer treatments according to priority and department procedure.
• Evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions and revise the plan of care based upon patient response or lack of progress.
• Coordinate and provide patient care, discharge planning, and patient and family education through initiation and participation in care conferences.
• Provide education and instructions to the patient and family specific to the patient's needs and individual treatment program.
• Thoroughly document standardized assessments, reassessments, treatments, response to treatment, discharge summary, patient and family education in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide for patient equipment and therapy needs when applicable after discharge.
• Make patient assignments in collaboration with other team members; direct and alter assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
• Utilize patient and employee occurrence and incident reports.
• Interpret and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

• Hours:
  
  7:30am – 4pm
• Weekends:
  Yes
• Holidays:
  Yes
• Travel:
  Occasional travel between GWV and GSWB.
• Union:
  Yes

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.

• Associate's Degree – Occupational Therapy (Required).
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience (Preferred).
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT) (Required).
• Skills:
  
  Health Care Policy And Ethics Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Physiotherapy, Rehab Assessment And Care, Rehabilitation Practices/Programs, Teamwork, Therapeutic Treatment.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.