Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on improving basic motor functions, daily living tasks, and compensating for permanent loss of function through task-specific training in daily living and work environments.

You may work with patients who have cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, and physical disability, and assist with patient and

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in therapy assistant education.
• COTA certification NB-COT required upon hire.
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required upon hire.
• Michigan driver’s license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to assist in improving basic motor functions.
• Teach patients to perform tasks in daily living and work environments, with supervision.

Skills

Therapy assistance experience

Neurological injury experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Therapy Assistant program

COTA certification NB-COT

Tools

BLS – AHA certification

BLS – ARC certification

Driver's License (MI)

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability. Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program
• Therapy assistance experience Preferred
• Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity) Preferred
• CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Rehab & Nursing Leffingwell - 1001 Leffingwell Ave NE - Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Part time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

4

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.