Occupational Therapy Assistant-Inpatient Therapy

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant at the Main Campus in Kettering, OH. This full-time, day shift role focuses on delivering therapy under supervision, coordinating with the occupational therapist, and contributing to patient care plans.

Requires graduation from an accredited OTA program and Ohio licensure as an OTA. NBCOT certification preferred and CPR certification is required or preferred. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification preferred.
• CPR certification required or preferred.
• Ability to communicate with supervising physical therapist, patients, physicians and staff.
• Ability to delegate appropriate treatment activities to supportive personnel.
• Knowledge of therapy equipment and documentation in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care.
• Day-to-day patient scheduling.
• Supervision of occupational therapy assistant students.
• Consultation with physicians and other team members.
• Documentation in the EMR.
• Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI).
• Clinical education.
• Guest relations.
• Billing for patient services rendered and other duties as assigned.

Skills

NBCOT Certification

CPR Certified

Effective communication

Multitasking

Documentation in EMR

Education

Graduation from an accredited OT Assistant program

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus l Kettering l Full-time l Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Occupational Therapy Assistant is a licensed professional who provides treatment for patients in accordance with state and national practice acts. In cooperation with the referral source & occupational therapist, provides therapy treatment designed to improve function, decrease pain, and/or prevent disability. Communicates changes in the patient's condition and/or needs to the occupational therapist to ensure updates to the treatment plan and goals. Major tasks and duties include, but are not limited to: direct patient care, day to day patient scheduling, supervision of occupational therapy assistant students, consultation with physicians and other team members, documentation in the electronic medical record, quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI), clinical education, guest relations, and billing for patient services rendered and other duties as assigned.

Minimum EducationGraduation from an accredited school for Occupational therapy assistant required.

Required Licenses[Ohio,United States]Occupational Therapy Assistant and AideMust be licensed by the State of Ohio

Required SkillsNBCOT Certification PreferredCPR certifiedAbility to perform therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care. Ability to communicate with supervising physical therapist, patients, physicians and staff.Ability to delegate appropriate treatment activities to supportive personnel.Knowledge of and ability to use therapy equipment.Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, documentation in electronic medical record.Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio.Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.