Occupational Therapy Assistant: Hrly, FT

Firelands Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness programs

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Health in Sandusky, OH is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This role emphasizes delivering quality therapy services and contributing to a patient-centered care plan in a hospital or rehabilitation setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an approved associate degree, be eligible for Ohio licensure, and possess CPR certification, with 1–2 years of hospital or rehab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Associate Degree program as a COTA and eligible for Ohio licensure.
• One to two years experience in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current FOM (Functional Outcome Measures) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write and effectively communicate.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director, provides occupational therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by an Occupational Therapist.
• Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services, re-assessing the patient’s status on each visit, and ensuring quality of care as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Accurately administers standardized tests, treatment procedures and modalities as assigned by therapists. Implements the plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists therapists in the development or modification of goals and objectives of patient care based upon assessment data.
• Implements appropriate treatment strategies, procedures, and modalities according to the plan of care set forth for each patient.
• Communicates patient progress, status, and response to therapy services to the supervising therapist, patient and/or family, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides for a safe, adequate and comfortable environment for the delivery of therapy services.
• Demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.

Education

Associate Degree COTA

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
• Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
• Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.

About Firelands Health:

Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

What You Will Do:

Under the direction of the Director, provides occupational therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by an Occupational Therapist.

• Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services, re-assessing the patient’s status on each visit, and ensuring quality of care as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Accurately administers standardized tests, treatment procedures and modalities as assigned by therapists. Implements the plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists therapists in the development or modification of goals and objectives of patient care based upon assessment data.
• Implements appropriate treatment strategies, procedures, and modalities according to the plan of care set forth for each patient.
• Communicates patient progress, status, and response to therapy services to the supervising therapist, patient and/or family, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides for a safe, adequate and comfortable environment for the delivery of therapy services.
• Demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties

What You Will Need:

• Graduate of an approved Associate Degree program as a COTA. Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.
• One to two years experience in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current FOM (Functional Outcome Measures) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of new research and practices in the field so as to provide the patients with the best possible care and treatment.
• Ability to read and write and effectively communicate and understand in both written and oral form.
• Ability to lift patients as necessary and be mobile.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.