Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified

SSM Health; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee in Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

You will implement treatment plans, document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team to ensure smooth discharge planning and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Continually evaluates patient progress and revises the plan of care to meet patient needs and goals. Communicates progress to the supervising OT.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about deficits. Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding adaptive equipment and community resources.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of all treatment procedures, including progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Consults with and supports treatment plans of physician, patient, family and other health professionals.
• Works with a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Inpatient

• Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift, Mon - Fri, Weekends as Needed, Flexible Shift Start Times

• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Job Summary:

Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Continually evaluates patient progress and makes necessary revisions within the established plan of care in order to meet the patient's needs and treatment team goals. Communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.

• Maintains accurate and timely records of all treatment procedures, including progress notes, discharge summaries and daily documentation as approved by certified/licensed occupational therapist.

• Consults with and supports treatment plans of physician, patient, family and other allied health professionals.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing.

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Occasional lifting/moving patients.

• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Occasional driving.

• Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Occupational Therapy Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Occupational Therapy Asst - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Occupational Therapy Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Occupational Therapy Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4502000024 Occupational Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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