Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

Patriotathome; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Hardship Program

Patriot Cares

Job summary

Patriot Homecare is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN) to support home health patients in the Akron area. You’ll work under OT supervision to deliver patient care, document progress notes, and teach families exercise programs.

Qualifications include Ohio OTA licensure, at least one year of institutional experience, and current CPR. The role offers flexibility and a supportive team environment with community-focused values.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an OTA program accredited by ACOTE (AOTA)
• Must be licensed by the state of Ohio
• Minimum of one year of institutional experience
• Criminal background check required
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of the OT
• Participate in preparing clinical and daily progress notes
• Instruct patient and family in exercise programs
• Assist in evaluation and development of rehabilitation plan
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Licensed OTA Ohio

CPR (BLS) Certification

Institutional experience

Education

OTA education program accredited

Job description

Homecare – Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Territory: AkronOhio

Business Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Patriot is veteranownedand family operated

Save documentation time with Roger AI!Roger is an AI-powered app that helps complete home health documentation in minutes instead of hours allowing you to focus on patients and have more personal time. Record or dictate your notes and assessments using the AI application. Roger prepares you, guides you, and fills out the entire chart in the EHR for you. Roger AI helps complete documentation in minutes not hours, allowing you to focus only on patient care!

Why Patriot?

• Patriot At Home is a placewhere you candirectlymake animpactinyour community while alsothrivingpersonally and professionally!We recognize family as the cornerstone of ourcompany,andwantyou to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.

We value our families and community:

• Flexible Schedule
  
• Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times
• Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach

How we support you professionally:

• This position is paid at a competitive per diem visitrate
• Company 401K with 4% company matching

The responsibilities of our Occupational Therapist Assistants include:

• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, provide patient care services, which have been delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
• Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes.
• Instruct the patient family and assist in teaching them exercise programs.
• Under the supervision of the OT, assist in evaluation, and development, of the rehabilitative plan of car and in periodic re-evaluation, as indicated.
• All other duties as assigned

Job Conditions:

• The ability to drive and ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

Qualifications:

• Graduated after successful completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
• Must be licensed by the state of Ohio
• Must have at least one year of institutional experience
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR (BLS) certification

Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.