Therapist Occupational Assistant (Therapy-Acute)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO starting Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support rehabilitation for patients with developmental, physical, and emotional needs. The OTA works under a licensed OT to restore autonomy and minimize debilitation.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, educating patients and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Prior OTA exposure and BLS certification are preferred; on-site, full-time role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required.
• Less than 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatments under a licensed OT's direction.
• Assists in developing and restoring autonomous functioning for patients.
• Communicates patient progress to supervising therapist and updates care plans.
• Provides equipment or instruction to patient/family before discharge and educates in splinting.
• Documents treatment progress concisely and timely; supervises staff when appropriate.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to monitor patient status.
• Maintains continuing education/certification requirements and logs them as needed.
• Presents educational programs when requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapy Helpant assists with rehabilitative activities for patients with developmental, physical, and emotional impairments. This position performs occupational therapy treatments to restore autonomous functioning or minimize debilitation.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Provides occupational therapy treatments under a licensed Occupational Therapist's direction. Assists in developing, improving, and restoring autonomous functioning or minimizing debilitation.
• Communicates with the supervising therapist regarding patient progress or needs for updating plan of care.
• Establishes rapport with the patient in a professional manner.
• Provides necessary equipment or instruction to patient or family before discharge. Performs splinting application and educates in its use.
• Prepares comprehensive, concise, and timely documentation of patient treatment and progress. Supervises ancillary staff and students when appropriate and assigned. Effectively communicates treatment information to ancillary staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to maintain awareness of patient status.
• Fulfills continuing education or certification requirements to maintain qualifications. Takes responsibility to know and complete professional and technical requirements. Provides documentation on these requirements.
• Presents educational programs when requested.

Key Success Factors

• Must be physically capable of prolonged being upright, moving, pushing and holding.
• Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patient.
• Must relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Associate's
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Occupational Ther Asst (OTA)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.