Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant — Rehab Care

Maineot; Sidney, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Sidney, Ohio seeks a per diem, nonexempt Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to administer OT modalities under the direction of the Staff OT and assist with restoration of patient functioning after injury or disease. You will participate in department operations and maintain performance improvement activities.

Schedule is as needed with Rehab Department hours detailed by the facility.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (AS) as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current Ohio OTA license in good standing.
• Current National OTA certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments and occupational agents as directed by the Staff OT after patient evaluation, observes and evaluates treatment effects and reviews observations with Staff OT
• Provide treatment and rehab services to patients who have experienced injury or disabling disease
• Assist patients in reaching maximum performance and level of function while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
• Monitor and document patient treatment and response according to current standards and policies.
• Assess patient progress with treatment and request re-assessment from Staff OT as per policy. This includes treatment in all patient populations
• Engage patient and family members in the educational process of designed home exercise programs for therapy that identifies and takes into consideration psychosocial, cultural, and ethical/religious special needs for patient and family members

Education

Associates degree (AS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Sidney, Ohio seeks a per diem, nonexempt Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to administer OT modalities under the direction of the Staff OT and assist with restoration of patient functioning after injury or disease. You will participate in department operations and maintain performance improvement activities.

Schedule is as needed with Rehab Department hours detailed by the facility.