Occupational Therapist Assistant

ProgressiveHealth; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ProgressiveHealth is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant for its Washington, IN location. The role includes providing therapeutic care to patients and collaborating with clinical teams. Ideal candidates should have an associate's degree in Occupational Therapy and the ability to obtain the Indiana Occupational Therapy Assistant License.

Join a progressive and supportive organization with a commitment to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• License or ability to obtain Indiana Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Current CPR/AED/BLS certification or ability to obtain it prior to start.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments for patients to restore function and relieve pain.
• Maintain high clinical care quality and patient satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other therapists within care pathways as necessary.

Skills

Professionalism in communication

Ability to work independently and in a team

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Associate's or higher degree as an Occupational Therapist Assistant

Indiana Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Tools

CPR/AED/BLS certification

Job description

Job Category: Occupational Therapy - OT.OTA

Requisition Number: OCCUP002515

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

421 E Van Trees St
Washington, IN 47501, USA

Occupational Therapy Assistant, OTA – ProgressiveHealth of Indiana, LLC – Washington, IN

We are looking for an energetic and results driven Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic and holistic care on our clinical team. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand knowledge and experience in a clinical setting. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

What will you be doing in this role?

• Providing occupational therapy assistant treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, restoring function, relieving pain, and preventing debility
• Maintaining superior clinical care quality and patient and physician satisfaction.
• Understanding and operating according to underlying goals of inpatient acute operating environment, optimizing length of stay - preparing the patient for transition to a longer-term setting in an efficient and safe manner. Collaborating with other therapists within care pathways as necessary.
• Exhibiting positive attitudes and behaviors facilitating teamwork, efficiency, and care quality and promoting a favorable unit and company image.
• Maintaining excellent individual compliance standards including relevant and completing documentation for reference of discharges planning, capturing of patient care time, and performing other quality assurance activities as directed.
• Delivering care as broadly specified within applicable state practice act.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Indiana Occupational Therapy Assistant License or ability to obtain Indiana Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Associate's or higher degree as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Provide a CPR/AED/BLS (basic life support) certification or have the ability to obtain it prior to start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)
• Have the ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout the entire assigned shift
• Have a high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
• Have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
• Be able to maintain confidentiality

Eligibility to Work:

This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).

About ProgressiveHealth:

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.