Occupational Therapist Assistant

Trhosp; Campbellsville (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Benefits package

Cafe discount

Job summary

Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY, is seeking a full‑time Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. Location: 100 Medical Park Dr, Suite B- across from Taylor Regional Hospital. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

You will provide therapy across age groups and collaborate with the care team. Required: Accredited OTA program graduate, valid KY OTA license, and BLS certification (American Heart Association) with TRH employment renewals provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Valid KY OTA license.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (renewals included with TRH employment).

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment based on therapy knowledge for neonates to geriatrics.
• Operates therapy equipment safely and demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Monitors patient response and re-evaluates progress.
• Delivers services with professional competence and clear outcomes.
• Educates patients, families and staff; collaborates with the treatment team.
• Advances treatment to a functional carry‑over in daily activities.
• Communicates patient status in writing and verbally to physicians and team.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality and documents appropriately.
• Participates in department meetings and in‑services; supports action plans.

Education

KY OTA license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Posting

Occupational Therapist Assistant Join Our Team!

Join Taylor Regional Hospital and help us uphold our vision of being the preferred healthcare provider, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community.

Position: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Location: 100 Medical Park Dr, Suite B- across from Taylor Regional Hospital, Kentucky

Schedule: Fulltime- Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

What You’ll Do:

• Provides treatment based on tested knowledge of therapy and treatments related to age specific requirements of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.


• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of equipment utilized and demonstrates of equipment utilized and demonstrates proper body mechanics in order to perform essential functions of the job.


• Monitors and re-evaluates patients response to treatment demonstrating adaptability to varying functional status.


• Demonstrates high level of professional competence in the delivery of services as demonstrated by the clinical outcomes. Articulates with tact and diplomacy in all communications.


• Provides teaching of patient family and staff according to level of learner using appropriate methods. Establishes and maintains effective working relations with patient and family, other members of treatment team, supervisor and administrative personnel.


• Effectively progresses the treatment environment to functional setting to ensure carry over of learned skills.


• Communicates written info that is organized, concise, accurate and appropriate to level of reader. Communicates patient status in timely written/verbal communications to physicians and others. Provides treatment plan clearly to patient/family.


• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA requirements when accessing, discussing, or documenting protected health information.


• Actively participates in department/programmatic meetings expressing concerns and ideas. Provides inter and intra departmental in-services as required/requested. Assesses own strength and weaknesses and assists in developing action plan to improve.

What We’re Looking For:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.


• Valid KY OTA license


• BLS required through American Heart Association- renewals are included with TRH employment.

Job Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and assist patients with mobility and functional activities.


• Ability to safely assist with patient transfers and repositioning.


• Ability to maintain appropriate body mechanics and follow patient-handling safety procedures.

Support our mission to provide outstanding healthcare to the people we serve.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive pay & benefits


• Tuition reimbursement


• Supportive team culture


• Hospital Funded Pension Plan


• Comprehensive Benefit Package


• 30% off in TRH Cafe

AND SO MUCH MORE

Additional Information

Position Type : Full Time

Shift : Day

Contact Information

Human Resources

1700 Old Lebanon Road

Campbellsville, KY 42718

Phone: [phone]

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