Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Corewell Health; Niles (MI); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Temps partiel

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On-demand pay

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Résumé du poste

Corewell Health seeks a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the delivery of occupational therapy services at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph in St Joseph, MI. You will assist the OT in implementing treatment plans, educate patients and families, and help ensure care continuity across inpatient rehab.

The role includes documenting care, coordinating with the care team, and supporting program development while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in an accredited therapy assistant program is required.
• COTA certification required at hire.
• BLS required with 90 days timelines (AHA and Red Cross).
• Preferred: therapy assistance experience.

Responsabilités

• Assists OTs in providing therapy and participates in the patient’s overall plan of care.
• Delivers treatment programs delegated by the OT to restore maximal function.
• Documents patient care per department standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with health care team and participates in interdisciplinary conferences.
• Alerts supervising OT to potential health changes and facilitates communication with caregivers.
• May train rehabilitation staff and students in patient needs and services.
• Contributes to process improvement and program development.
• Transport patients to community resources as needed using personal vehicle.

Connaissances

Therapy assistance

Formation

Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross

Description du poste

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability. Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.

Essential Functions

• Assists Occupational Therapists in providing therapy to patient/client. Participates in the preparation and execution of the patient/client’s overall plan of care.
• Provides a treatment program as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist according to agency policy to restore and return maximal function to the patient/client. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment methods under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Documentation for each patient/client is in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, regulatory and reimbursement procedures. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Attend and participate in interdisciplinary conferences to coordinate patient/client care. Provides input into education information for family or caregivers regarding the Occupational Therapy program.
• Alerts the supervising occupational therapist or designees of potential health problems or changes in the patient/client’s condition.
• May instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical staff and students regarding patient/client needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement and program development.
• Provides transportation of the patient/client as needed using the employee’s personal vehicle to community based resources related to the patient/client's therapeutic goals (based on SH entity).

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program
• Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association 90 Days Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

• Therapy assistance experience

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Rehab Inpatient St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.04

Hours of Work

Four to Eight Hour Shifts

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.