Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Pediatric Rehab Team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Dayshift

  Location: 625 West Edwin Street, Williamsport, PA

  Schedule: Full-Time, Dayshift

  Travel: Occasional travel to local schools or Early Intervention sites

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate  COTA to join our Pediatric Rehab Clinic team. This role offers a dynamic mix of settings, including outpatient care, school-based therapy, and Early Intervention services.

What You’ll Do:

As a vital part of our therapy team, you’ll work under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality care that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Delivering therapeutic interventions based on individualized treatment plans

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• Supporting children across pediatric, adolescent, and occasionally adult populations

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• Documenting patient progress and treatment outcomes with accuracy and timeliness

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• Collaborating with therapists and educators in school and Early Intervention settings

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• Participating in team meetings, in-service training, and departmental initiatives

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• Administering standardized assessments and reporting results

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• Ensuring compliance with state Occupational Therapy Practice Acts

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What We’re Looking For:

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• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)with active state licensure

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• Experience or interest in pediatric therapy preferred

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• Strong communication and documentation skills

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• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

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• Flexibility to travel locally as needed

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Why Join Us?

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• Supportive and experienced therapy team

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• Opportunities for professional growth and development

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• Meaningful work that impacts children and families

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• Competitive compensation and benefits

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✅ Qualifications:

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• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by the  American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)with an  Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance.

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• Demonstrated knowledge of:

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• Quality customer service principles

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• Normal human growth and development across the lifespan

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• Medical record documentation and interpretation

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• Strong skills in:

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• Planning and organization

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• Problem-solving and strategic thinking

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• Follow-up and control

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• Stress tolerance and self-development

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• Organizational behavior and competencies

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• Ability to:

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• Apply logic and strategic thinking to diverse challenges

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• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

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• Identify referral growth opportunities

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• Collaborate with healthcare teams, coworkers, supervisors, and leadership

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• Preferred: Active participation in professional healthcare organizations

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• Must complete:

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• All mandatory system, business unit, and facility competencies

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• CRS Orientation, Facility-specific Orientation, and Department-specific Orientation(s)

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• May work in areas where medications are stored;  no direct contact with medications is permitted

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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the practicing state

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• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)certification

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• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire, based on  AHA standards (must include both didactic and skills demonstration components)
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
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• Occupational Therapy Assistant
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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