Occupational Therapist Assistant Inpatient PRN

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant for inpatient PRN coverage. The OTA supports the rehabilitation program under the supervision of an occupational therapist to deliver patient-centered treatment plans.

You will participate in discharge planning, documentation, and billing processes while ensuring safe, effective care. Candidates must graduate from an accredited OTA program and hold or be eligible for Ohio licensure, with BLS required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Demonstrates patient-focused care and collaboration with the care team.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable treatment.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Performs documentation and billing support.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Maintains PHI in accordance with UH policies.

Skills

OTA clinical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Mobility support

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Job description

Job Description - Occupational Therapist Assistant Inpatient PRN (260008LR)

Occupational Therapist Assistant Inpatient PRN - ( 260008LR )

A Brief Overview

Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering the Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist Assistant works with the patients administering selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

• Other Accredited Program: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assisting program (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Requires treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. (Required proficiency)
• Objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment. (Required proficiency)
• Able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) or is awaiting Ohio licensure status of Licensure Applicant (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)