Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Geisinger; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join its Shorewood Behavioral Health team. This full-time role involves working with patients to help them recover from injuries or disabilities through therapeutic activities. The position requires strong communication skills, an appropriate educational background in Occupational Therapy, and weekend availability. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patients' quality of life through professional rehabilitation services.

Benefits

Full benefits

Weekend and holiday rotation

Qualifications

• Licensed as Occupational Therapy Assistant or equivalent.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• 1+ years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient status during therapy.
• Assist in therapeutic activities and encourage completion.
• Teach use of special equipment for daily living.

Skills

Therapeutic use of activities

Documenting clinical information

Collaboration

Communication

Empathetic attitude

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Shorewood Behaviorail Health

Full time

Days

Weekend and holiday rotation

Full benefits

This person must have weekend availability, as one weekend shift per month is required.

TrustPoint Hospital offers the only acute, hospital-based rehabilitation in Middle Tennessee. Our purpose is to help people recovering from illness or injury attain the highest possible quality of life. Our rehabilitation center has a large therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment and an "activities of daily living area" which includes a kitchen and laundry area. Patients receive focused care and comprehensive support they need throughout their journey to improved health.

This unit offers occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy. Other services like IV therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation nursing are provided.Treat patients who are recovering from injury, illness or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life of our patients and their family members.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Treat patients who are recovering from injury, illness or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Observe patients before, during and after therapy, noting status and reporting it to the occupational therapist or clinical supervisor. Help patients do therapeutic activities, such as stretches and other exercises.
• May lead children who have developmental disabilities in play activities that promote coordination and socialization.
• Assist occupational therapists in providing therapy to patients.
• Encourage patients to complete activities and tasks.
• Teach patients how to use special equipment, which may be needed for daily living activities and to use devices that make daily living activities easier.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in medical record and systems, as required by practice or organizational policy.
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return paients to the community.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintain organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or similar field acceptable for licensure required.
• One or more years’ experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current active professional license or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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