Occupational Therapy Assistant - Empower Patient Care

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 62.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Internal mobility

Zusammenfassung

St. Elizabeth Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement treatment plans under an OT's supervision. Responsibilities include self-care retraining, cognitive training, and therapeutic activities, with strong communication with the supervising therapist.

The role emphasizes empathy, professional conduct, and collaboration with patients, families, and staff. Requirements include an associate degree in OT, licensure or eligibility, and CPR certification, with opportunities for

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed.
• CPR Training (Outpatient Services).
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy techniques.

Aufgaben

• Provides patient care and treatment which may include activities such as self-care retraining, cognitive training, energy conservation, work simplification, home and work safety education, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic activities.
• Documents patient progress in accordance with hospital and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicates changes in patient progress which may necessitate a change in the patient’s plan of care.
• Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, including the Performance Improvement program, and assists with orientation and mentoring of staff.
• Follows Hospital and Department Policy and Procedures, correct billing practices, and demonstrate good time management skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

OT techniques

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed or eligible for licensure

CPR Training (Outpatient Services)

Jobbeschreibung

St. Elizabeth Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement treatment plans under an OT's supervision. Responsibilities include self-care retraining, cognitive training, and therapeutic activities, with strong communication with the supervising therapist.

The role emphasizes empathy, professional conduct, and collaboration with patients, families, and staff. Requirements include an associate degree in OT, licensure or eligibility, and CPR certification, with opportunities for