What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSIST - FT position at Keystone Health?
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keystone Health is excited to welcome a full-time COTA to our dynamic team at our Pediatric Development Center! As a growing Community Health Center, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellness of our community and our children.
Position Details
Patient Care & Treatment:
Keystone Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Keystone Health is excited to welcome a full-time COTA to our dynamic team at our Pediatric Development Center! As a growing Community Health Center, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellness of our community and our children.
Position Details
- Full-time (40 hours per week)
- No weekends or holidays
- This position will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT).
Patient Care & Treatment:
- Administer occupational therapy interventions as directed by the supervising OT.
- Provide individual and group therapy to pediatric patients to support functional development.
- Co-treat with speech therapy and other disciplines as appropriate.
- Assist the OT in planning and implementing group therapy sessions.
- Monitor and document patient progress, responses, and changes during treatment.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and adaptive strategies.
- Work closely with occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Effectively communicate patient progress and concerns to the supervising OT.
- Participate in team meetings and case conferences as required.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) and therapy notes in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
- Adhere to state licensing laws, HIPAA regulations, and ethical guidelines for occupational therapy practice.
- Assist in the preparation of progress reports and treatment plans as directed by the supervising OT.
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in Pennsylvania
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with pediatrics, especially autism is preferred
- Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Bilingual skills are a plus but not required
- Be part of a mission-driven team focused on providing quality healthcare to everyone, especially the medically underserved
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment
Keystone Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
