Occupational Therapy Assistant-Weekend Coverage, POOL

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, AR is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the Rehabilitative Services Department. You will assist the occupational therapist, supervise therapy aides, and participate in quality improvement efforts to maintain patient care standards. A supervised clinical internship and AR licensure are required.

The role involves lifting equipment, assisting patient positioning and transfers, and adhering to safety protocols in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution.
• Licensure and supervised clinical internship required to obtain licensure in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of patient care in the rehabilitative department.
• Confers with occupational therapist and medical staff on policies and procedures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Description

Responsible for maintaining standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations, policies and procedures as established for occupational therapy. Confers with the occupational therapist and medical staff regarding policies and procedures pertaining to the care of their patients in this area. Supervises therapy aides. Must exhibit good rapport with other departments and nursing staff to enhance the quality of patient care. Active in continuous quality improvement studies. Assists with securing and maintaining equipment needed for procedures, charging, and scheduling.

Physical Effort: Required to lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials. Assists patients in positioning and transfers as needed for specific treatment programs. Talking and hearing to convey instructions and information to patients and staff members. Visual acuity to perceive reactions to treatment and to read instructions.

• Education: Minimum Associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this specialty, plus a supervised clinical internship to prepare for professional licensing. Must complete examination with scores required to obtain licensure. Must have a current license to practice occupational therapy assisting in the State of Arkansas.
• Training and Experience: One to three months on-the job training to learn department procedures.
• Job Knowledge: Must be able to perform job duties of a certified occupational therapist assistant and those general duties specific to the Rehabilitative Services Department. Must be able to function in a professional manner with minimal direct supervision.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

• Education: Minimum Associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this specialty, plus a supervised clinical internship to prepare for professional licensing. Must complete examination with scores required to obtain licensure. Must have a current license to practice occupational therapy assisting in the State of Arkansas.
• Training and Experience: One to three months on-the job training to learn department procedures.
• Job Knowledge: Must be able to perform job duties of a certified occupational therapist assistant and those general duties specific to the Rehabilitative Services Department. Must be able to function in a professional manner with minimal direct supervision.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.