Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide OT programs and treatments under the supervision of an occupational therapist for inpatient and outpatient pediatric to geriatric populations.

You will educate patients and families, maintain quality customer service, and collaborate with therapists and care teams. Requires GA licensure, BLS, and preferred 2 years of OTA experience; work hours typically 8:30–5:00 with weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited OTA program.
• Current Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy licensure as an OTA.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Two years of OTA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform OTA programs and treatments under the supervision of an occupational therapist for inpatient and outpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
• Provide patient and family education and ensure quality customer service.
• Collaborate with therapists and multidisciplinary care teams to support recovery and goals.

Skills

BLS

GA OTA Licensure

Education

Associate's degree in OTA

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Why choose Northside and its Rehabilitation Team?

• Northside supports our employees’ professional and personal growth.
• Offers advanced certification and specialty training financial support and tuition reimbursement. Available upon hire.
• Staff career advancement levels programs.
• Fosters an environment that promotes work/life balance. We embrace diversity. We care about you.

• Highly recognized and supportive organization with a valued rehabilitation services department.
• Compassionate, dedicated, innovative team of highly specialized professional staff with a focus on providing evidence based care
• Supportive leadership team encouraging personal growth and development.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Strong supporters of our community through screenings, education, volunteering, and community service initiatives.
• Focus on service excellence and providing expert level care to our patients.

• Seasoned clinicians and mentors, many with advanced certifications & specialty training.
• Residency and enrichment programs underway with other key residency programs to come
• Longevity within our team, often celebrating 20, 30, and 40 years of service

Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will be responsible for performing occupational therapy programs and treatments as directed by the occupational therapist for inpatient & outpatient pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Provides employee and patient educational programs as directed. The duties of this position require patient and family education and the exercise of courtesy and patience in speaking with and assisting patients, families, medical personnel and others in order to provide quality customer service.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist Assistant by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

• Two (2) year of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

Work Hours:

8:30-5:00

Weekend Requirements:

Yes