Occupational Therapist Assistant, PRN

Patriotathome; East Liverpool (OH); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Hardship Program

Patriot Cares nonprofit

401K with 4% company matching

Job summary

Patriot Homecare is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home-based patient care under the supervision of an OT in Columbiana County, Ohio. The role includes preparing progress notes, teaching exercise programs to patients and families, and assisting in plan development and re-evaluation.

Qualified candidates hold an Ohio OTA license, have at least one year of institutional experience, and possess CPR (BLS) certification plus a criminal background check.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 care and in periodic re-evaluation, as indicated.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Licensed OTA in Ohio

Education

OTA education program accredited by AOTA

Job description

Homecare– Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Territory: Columbiana County

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

Patriot is veteranownedand family operated

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 tobe part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.

We value our families and community:

• Flexible Schedule
• Hardship Program-program tosupport staffduring challenging times
• Patriot Cares-nonprofit forcommunityoutreach

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.