Cert Occup Therapist Assist PRN

Georgia Orthopaedic Society.; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Parker, Colorado, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patients with neuromuscular and orthopedic disorders. In this role, you will work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist while participating in program development and patient education. If you are dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being, this opportunity could be for you.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic treatments on orthopedic and neurological patients.
• Must possess an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with physical disorders under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Implement therapy activities and measure progress according to treatment goals.
• Educate patients and families based on assessed needs.

Skills

Patient Education

Neuromuscular Re-education

Therapeutic Activities

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Tools

BLS

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift : Days

Location: 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD, Parker, 80138

The community you will be caring for:

AdventHealth Parker is a 170 bed, Level II trauma center located in Parker, Colorado. Our inpatient therapists see a variety of patients across the hospital units including ICU, Cardiac, Stroke, Spine and Orthopedic, Med/Surg, Oncology, PACU, and ED. Position dependent, therapists work a variety of weekdays and are required to cover two weekend shifts per month. Previous inpatient/acute care experience is preferred but not required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for a continuum of treatment by providing care to patients with neuromuscular, orthopedic, and other physically related disorders requiring strengthening, modalities, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and training in activities in daily living under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Utilizes rehab process to promote and restore optimal health and well-being of the patient. Participates in professional responsibilities, including documentation, program development, teaching, and enhancement of clinical skills.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Carries out program of corrective treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluating occupational therapist and under the indirect supervision of an occupational therapist. Implements therapy activities using measurable, goals and time frames under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Performs a variety of therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, ADL retraining; patient education in home safety; adaptive equipment and compensation techniques; coordination, strengthening and therapeutic exercise programs, manual therapy, therapeutic activities, aquatic therapy, and neuromuscular re-education per patient needs.
• Carries out plan of care for assigned patients, as established by evaluating occupational therapist, within the scope of practice for a COTA.
• Provides teaching for the patient and family based on assessed needs, using appropriate resources.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Ability to perform basic treatments of orthopedic, neurological, medical, and psychiatric patients.
• Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program
• OTA
• BLS

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.