Occupational Therapist Assistant- Surgery and Rehab Hospital - Day/Evening

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in York seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant for its Surgery and Rehab Hospital. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as conducting treatment programs for patients and teamwork with interdisciplinary members while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree and the required licenses, with benefits including comprehensive health benefits and support programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out routine motor activities and daily living tasks for patients.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist with evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant- Surgery and Rehab Hospital - Day/Evening

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Job Description

Full time (80 hours biweekly)

Weekend and holiday rotation

Includes cross-training in post-surgical, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings

General Summary

Conducts specific treatment programs for individual patients at an entry to intermediate level.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Carries out a program of routine motor activities and activities of daily living for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering specified portions of the standard evaluations and elicits information regarding existing skills and capacities, according to the rules and regulations of the AOTA and POTA.
• Coordinates occupational therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established g.
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and o.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Occupational Therapist.
  
  

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.
• Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Required
  
  

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
  
  

Licenses

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
  
  

Courses And Training

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required
  
  

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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