Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

spectrumhealth; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Saint Joseph, MI, is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to support inpatient rehabilitation at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph. Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will assist in delivering therapy, assessing progress, and educating patients and families.

The role requires an OTA certification, NBCOT, and BLS from AHA or Red Cross, with day shifts and variable hours as part of the Rehab Inpatient St Joseph team.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program is required.
• COTA certification from NBCOT is required upon hire.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required.
• BLS certification from American Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Documentation for each patient/client is in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, regulatory and reimbursement procedures.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services; attends interdisciplinary conferences.
• 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.

Education

Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross

Job description

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

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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.

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