Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

Summa Health; Akron (OH); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Daily Pay

Zusammenfassung

Summa Health in Akron, OH is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to support acute care patients across IP units, ICU, ED, PACU, and post-surgical pathways. You will collaborate with licensed therapists to administer therapeutic treatments within established guidelines.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient responses, and adapting activities to patient needs while maintaining safety and compliance with state and organizational policies.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current licensure issued by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Trainers Board.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Active certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Aufgaben

• Assists in administering therapeutic treatment to assigned patient population under guidance of licensed therapists.
• Implements treatment plans and monitors patient responses within established guidelines.
• Maintains safety and compliance with state and organizational policies while delivering care.

Kenntnisse

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

OTA Program Graduate

Ohio Licensure (OT/PT/AT Board)

CPR Certification (AHA Health Care Provider)

OTA Certification Active

Jobbeschreibung

Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN (Job ID: 61008)

Occupational Therapy / Summa Health

525 East Market Street

Akron, OH 44304

Hours based on weekly demand, forecasting & real time needs.

Consistent start times; weekend & holiday rotation when applicable; float between locations with limited notice.

IP acute care units including ICU, ED, PACU, TJR.

Travel possible: Regional assignments across designated hospitals & Juve Center.

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary: Assists in administering therapeutic treatment to assigned patient population. Performs treatment within parameters established by and under guidance and direction of Occupational Therapists in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio professional guidelines, the American Occupational Therapy Association and Summa Health System/Department of Rehabilitation services requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Formal Education Required:
  • Graduate from an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Experience & Training Required:
  • Current licensure issued by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Athletic Trainers Board
  • Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association.
  • Certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Active participation in professional healthcare organization preferred.
• Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
  • Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect, dignity, cultural compassion, diversity and inclusion.
  • Demonstrated clinical proficiency through successful completion of annual competencies
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills required for communication to referral sources, customer relations, interdisciplinary care and with other stakeholders
  • Willing to advocate for and work with persons with all disabilities/conditions
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the work environment (See #4)
  • Must be able to work in a high paced, dynamic environment with appropriate actions taken to facilitate patient care demands and experience expectations
  • Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and regulatory demands placed on services/service delivery. Rotates through selected treatment areas and/or facilities when necessary to facilitate organizational service delivery and patient care needs.
  • Assumes accountability for demonstrating Service Excellence Care and follows standard of behavior, six commitments, code of conduct, department policies and procedures and department work expectations
  • Minimally provides 40 hours clinical care annually (PRN ONLY)
• Level of Physical Demands:
  • Very Heavy: Exerts in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
  • Ability to continuously stand and walk; frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneels, twist, sit, stand and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time
  • Requires standing and walking for long periods of time
  • Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
  • Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate specialized equipment and assist with fabrication of splints, pads etc as directed
  • Ability to lift and transport patients and equipment as position requires
  • Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$26.18/hr - $31.41/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay