Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

OhioHealth Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeastern Medical Center seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist Assistant to assist staff OT in accordance with Ohio OT Board rules. The OTA will provide patient care under supervision, contribute to discharge planning, and support student education.

Strong communication with the multidisciplinary team is required, with focus on completing plan of care and documentation. The role emphasizes high reliability, safety, and quality in patient treatment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required for OTA role.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association.
• Understanding of commonly treated disease processes and patient care.
• Ability to orient and mentor new staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care 90-100%: treat patients under OT supervision and follow plan of care.
• Perform portions of assessments as directed by supervising OT.
• Assist in discharge planning and provide patient/family instructions.
• Document evaluations and progress in medical records; coordinate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

BLS Certification

Disease processes understanding

Clinical mentorship

Education

Associate's Degree

OTA licensure/Ohio OT license

Job description

## Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapist AssistantApply: SOUTHEASTERN MEDICAL CENTER: Part time: Posted Today: JR160847**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**Job Profile Summary This position is responsible for assisting staff Occupational Therapists in accordance with the Ohio Occupational Therapy Board laws and rules. Following the set POC, the occupational therapist assistant provides patient treatment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning and may assist in the occupational therapy evaluation as appropriate. The OTA documents in the medical record and communicates with the multidisciplinary team. The OTA collaborates with the supervising occupational therapist including, but not limited to, the need for OT reassessment. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.**Responsibilities And Duties:**Direct Patient Care 90 - 100% Treats patients (Evaluates as directed by OT) 1. After physician referral, administers portions of the assessments that are assigned by the supervising OT in which OTA has demonstrated to be competent. 2. After evaluation, the OTA treats patients based on plan of care and provides appropriate treatment techniques. 3. Requests updates/revisions to POC as needed. 4. Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department. Plans and helps coordinates discharge plan with multidisciplinary team: 1. Instructs patient and caregiver family. 2. Recommends DME required for discharge. 3. Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers and other team members. 4. Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness. Documents evaluation portions, as appropriate, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties. Indirect Patient Care 1 - 10% Department Functions: 1. Supervises patient assignments and duties of rehab technicians. 2. Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings. 3. Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed. Education/Mentoring: 1. Takes active role in orienting new staff members. 2. Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating OTA students 3. Serves as an advocate for the discipline on the multidisciplinary team. 4. Represents department at the problem-solving and committee meetings. The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed in this job. Employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**Associate's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, OTA - Occupational Therapist Assistant - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.**Additional Job Description:****Specialized Knowledge**Field of study in Occupational Therapy. Current O. T. licensure in the State of Ohio. BLS Certification. Understanding of commonly treated disease processes. New graduate with very good references.**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**As Needed**Department**Rehabilitation - Inpatient