Occupational Therapy Assistant Option 2-Beavercreek-Resource

Kettering Medical Center; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide treatment, improve patient function, and manage scheduling and documentation. This role requires a license in Ohio and offers opportunities for professional development through clinical education and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Ohio.
• NBCOT Certification preferred.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment for patients in accordance with practice acts.
• Direct patient care and scheduling, supervision of students.
• Document in electronic medical record and improve performance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Multitask

Knowledge of Therapy Equipment

Education

Graduation from an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

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

NBCOT Certification Preferred

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.

Requisition Number: 2023-45667

Shift: First Shift

Name: 437050 - Inpatient Therapy

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 3535 Pentagon Blvd

FTE: 00 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 0.0 (Resource)