CERT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASST, ACUTE REHAB

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, GA seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Acute Rehab department on a full-time day shift. Provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment and documents care.

The role requires a Georgia license and CPR certification, with strong teamwork and patient‑centered care. Applicants should have an AOTA‑approved associate degree and be prepared to participate in ongoing credentialing and professional development within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold an applicable and current license in Georgia.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with adult and geriatric populations is a plus.
• Strong ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Documents care provided and coordinates plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
• Contributes to program development, quality improvement and productivity in the rehab setting.

Education

AOTA‑approved associate degree (or foreign equivalent)

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Main Campus

DEPARTMENT:

ACUTE REHAB

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift,

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Documents care provided. Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines. Demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Maintains atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Graduate of an AOTA approved associate degree program (or foreign equivalent).
• Hold an applicable and current license in state of Georgia.
• Experience in working with adult and geriatric population with physical disabilities is desired.
• Ability to work well individually, as a team member, and as a team leader.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically.
• Strong clinical skills providing therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages and cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• CPR Certification required.
• QI credentialing is required within initial 90 day period, or within 90 days of orientation to Inpatient Rehab unit. On-site training provided for full time and part time IRF employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION:

Works primarily in hospital or clinical setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, in ex-cess of fifty (50) pounds, pushing objects (wheelchairs, and beds). Comfortable setting indoors, schedules may include working week-ends and holidays. May be subjected to high levels of stress. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious dis-eases, on a daily basis. Uses medical equipment, computer, telecommunication devices and patient information systems.

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