Inpatient OT Assistant — Rehab & Discharge Support

University Hospitals Pain Management; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support rehabilitation services for patients with physical or psychosocial disabilities. You will assist in administering selected activities and treatments to promote recovery and maintain health.

In addition, you will help educate patients and families, participate in discharge planning, and support department operations while ensuring PHI compliance and adherence to UH policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable treatment and prevention.
• Participates in the discharge planning process.
• Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Job description

University Hospitals Pain Management seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support rehabilitation services for patients with physical or psychosocial disabilities. You will assist in administering selected activities and treatments to promote recovery and maintain health.

In addition, you will help educate patients and families, participate in discharge planning, and support department operations while ensuring PHI compliance and adherence to UH policies.