Assistant-Occupational Therapy: Inpatient

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jonesboro, Arkansas seeks an Assistant in Occupational Therapy to deliver therapeutic interventions under supervision. The role involves planning discharges, educating patients and families, and aiding in the development of staff and students. Applicants must be licensed as Occupational Therapy Assistants and obtain BLS certification. This position supports patient health and recovery through dedicated care and collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic Skills

Job description

Assistant-Occupational Therapy: Inpatient

Job Info

• Job Identification 33903
• Job Category REHAB
• Business Unit BMH NEA Hospital
• Department Occupational Therapy

Job Description

Job Summary

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

Specifications

Experience

Education

Training

Special Skills

• Basic Skills.

Licensure

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