Occupational Therapy Assistant Opt 3-Inpatient Therapy

Kettering Health; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Miamisburg is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide treatment to patients per established plans. The assistant will work in cooperation with occupational therapists and be involved in patient care, scheduling, and documentation.

Graduation from an accredited school is mandatory, along with necessary licensure in Ohio. CPR certification and interpersonal skills are essential. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Ohio as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to delegate treatment activities to supportive personnel.
• Willingness to learn documentation in electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment for patients in accordance with practice acts.
• Communicate changes in the patient's condition to the occupational therapist.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistant students.

Skills

CPR certified

Ability to perform therapy treatments

Ability to communicate with others

Knowledge of therapy equipment

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school for Occupational therapy assistant

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health Miamisburg | Miamisburg | PRN | 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 Education

• Graduation from an accredited school for Occupational therapy assistant required.

Required Licenses

• Ohio, United States — Occupational Therapy Assistant and Aide Must be licensed by the State of Ohio

Required Skills

• CPR certified.
• Ability 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• NBCOT Certification Preferred

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.