St. Edmond's Home for Children provides exceptional holistic outcome-oriented plans of care for children with intellectual and physical disabilities. Our Core Values are compassion, dignity, charity, justice and excellence.

We are seeking a Full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 9:00am - 5:00pm (80hrs biweekly). 

Position Responsibilities

• Confers with the Occupational Therapist and assists in evaluating, planning and performing direct occupational therapy treatment program.Carries out other departmental duties as assigned.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist in evaluation of children referred to therapy by the physician.
• Perform specific occupational therapy treatment programs as prescribed by the registered/licensed occupational therapist.
• Document resident's progress and maintain proper record keeping.
• Assist with design and/or repair of adaptive equipment and with maintenance of orthotic devices.
• Assist ancillary staff in implementation of therapy programs.
• Assists in developing and implementing classroom positioning and movement programs with professional and non-professional staff.
• Attend, provide and/or participate in staff education programs.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of departmental supplies and/or equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of the department's equipment, environment and housekeeping needs.
• Periodically, assist with review and update of departmental policies and procedures.
• Carries out responsibilities in accord with Policies and Procedures of the Home and requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Hours scheduled to meet the needs of the facility including evenings and some weekend hours.

Education

• Must have an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant's program which is approved by The American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania, and be certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Will be certified in CPR during the first 6 months of employment.