Assistant-Occupational Therapy: Inpatient

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arkansas is seeking an Entry Level Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision. You will assist in discharge planning, educate patients and families, and collaborate with healthcare staff. Candidates must have a valid state license and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This position offers a supportive environment contributing to patient health and healing.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Needs BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist.
• Contributes to discharge planning and education for patients and families.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
• Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources
• Contributes to the development of staff and students
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
• Completes assigned goals

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice; BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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