Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN (57120)

Livingston Hospital; Salem (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide therapeutic care under supervision. The role involves implementing therapy treatments, assisting patients with exercises, and maintaining communication with the Rehabilitation Team.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and be currently licensed in Kentucky. Responsibilities include patient care, documentation, and teamwork to enhance patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Must be currently licensed in Kentucky.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate patient's occupational therapy treatment after evaluation.
• Direct and assist patients in therapeutic exercises.
• Maintain communication with the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Patient care

Occupational therapy techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details: Livingston Hospital Rehab & Therapy Services - Salem, KY 42078, Education Level: Associate Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care.

POSITION SUMMARY

A skilled health care worker, certified and licensed by the Kentucky Board of Occupational Therapy, who performs occupational therapy and related duties under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Uses own professional judgement to maintain and carry out duties of the department and provide direct patient care. Understands and provides age-appropriate care to all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment to restore function, relieve pain, and improve ability to perform activities of daily living, including use of adaptive devices as appropriate for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

• Initiate patient's occupational therapy treatment after evaluation is completed by the occupational therapist.
• Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps and inclined surfaces. Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient (Home Exercise Program).
• Adapts conventional occupational therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regimen of therapeutic exercises.
• Maintains appropriate supervision from the Occupational Therapist as required by licensure board.
• Maintain open communication with the Rehabilitation Team regarding patient’s performance/progress and initiates and maintains communication with interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s progress, needs, and discharge planning.
• Exhibit positive attitude and behaviors facilitating teamwork, efficiency, and care quality and promoting a favorable unit and company image.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel and other workers in occupational therapy techniques and objectives. Must attend all mandatory in‑services and promotes and participates in performance improvement in‑services.

POSITION: Occupational Therapist Assistant

• Responsible for filling out appropriate patient billing forms and progress notes sheets on a daily basis.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with an Associate’s Degree or equivalent. One (1) year experience preferred but will accept new graduates.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, ETC.)

• Must be currently licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and maintain eligibility for license renewal.
• BLS CPR.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift, sit, stand, stoop and walk without restriction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled department or patient room.