Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision. The role involves providing treatment, participating in discharge planning, and collaborating on patient education and community resources. Candidates must be licensed as Occupational Therapy Assistants and obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. This position aims to enhance patient care and contribute to staff development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist.
• Provides discharge planning information for patients/families.
• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
• Participates in activities to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

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

Special Skills

• Basic Skills. Computer Literacy

Licensure

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