Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Mid Jeff Extended Care Hosptial; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Jeff Extended Care Hospital seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide services under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. You will assist with patient assessments, treat individual patients and groups, and deliver home programs and family instructions.

Participation in family and team conferences, equipment management, and careful documentation are required. Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited OTA program, hold a current state license, and maintain

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, certification by AOTA.
• Must hold a current state license and license renewal as required by the State Board.
• Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Must read/write/speak English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with minimal guidance. CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under general supervision of the OT.
• Assist with patient assessment and treatment of individuals and groups.
• Deliver home programs and instructions to patients and families.
• Participate in family and team conferences and maintain documentation.
• Manage equipment inventory, maintenance and orders per hospital standards.

Skills

English proficiency (read/write/speak)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

AOTA OTA program graduate

Job description

Position Purpose

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides services under the general supervision of the Occupatinal Therapist, including assisting with patient assessment, treating individual patients and patient groups; delivering home program, patient and family instructions; participating in family and team conferences; conducting equipment inventory, maintenance and orders; and documenting services according to departmental and hospital standards.

Position Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, certification by AOTA.

Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the State Board of Medica; Examiners or State Board of Occupational Therapy.

Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Must be able to read, write and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Basic computer skills with minimal guidance.
CERTIFICATIONS: CPR