Occupational Therapist Assistant

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join University Health, a leading trauma center in San Antonio, as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. You will assist in delivering essential therapy programs, ensuring patient safety and participating with a dedicated healthcare team. This role supports our commitment to providing the highest quality of care while benefiting from excellent medical and dental coverage and robust PTO.

Benefits

Excellent medical and dental insurance

Robust PTO accrual

Vision Plan

Life insurance

FSA accounts

Retirement plans

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistance required.
• Minimum of one year preferred experience.
• License as an Occupational Therapist Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out therapy treatment programs.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment.
• Participate effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Associates degree from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Experience unlike Any Other

University Health is a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center in San Antonio, Texas with a network of outpatient healthcare centers. We are an academic research and teaching partner with UT Health San Antonio. For the third year in a row, University Health has earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award issued by USA TODAY and Energage.

Work With the Best

University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are the future of healthcare, making a difference in the lives of our patients. Our massive expansion and our ranking as one of the best hospitals in South Texas have created a critical need for the best, highly qualified individuals to join our team.

We are looking for a confident and driven Occupational Therapist Assistant ready to make a real impact!

Position Summary

• Assists in carrying out occupational therapy treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients under the direction and supervision of licensed occupational therapists.
• Performs technical work in all phases of patient treatment.
• Assists in maintaining safety and cleanliness of the patient care area, supplies and equipment in optimum condition to facilitate smooth operations.
• Participates effectively with other members of the health care team for maximum patient benefit and efficiency.

Excellent Benefits:

• Excellent medical and dental insurance
• Robust PTO accrual
• Vision Plan
• Life insurance
• FSA accounts
• Retirement plans
• Pet Insurance

Experience/Educational Requirements

• Associates degree from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program
• Professional clinical experience not required. A minimum of one year of experience as an occupational therapist assistant is preferred.
• Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Occupational Therapist Assistant is required.
• Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.

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