Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Outpatient / Lymphedema Experience Required)

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. You will perform therapy programs for inpatient and outpatient populations across adolescent to geriatric ages, under direction of an occupational therapist.

The role includes providing patient education, supporting families, and delivering courteous, quality service. Work hours are 8am–4:30pm with weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from an OTA program.
• Current licensure as an OTA by the GA State Board of Physical Therapy.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy programs and treatments as directed for inpatient and outpatient adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Provides employee and patient educational programs as directed.
• Educates patients and families and delivers quality customer service.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or higher (OTA program)

Tools

BLS Certification

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.

Responsibilities

Performs occupational therapy programs and treatments as directed by the occupational therapist for inpatient & outpatient 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

• 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)

PREFERRED:

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

Work Hours:

8am- 4:30 pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes