Therapist Occupational Asst

Baylor Scott & White Health; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off from Day 1

Job summary

The Baylor Scott & White Health Occupational Therapy Assistant role at Marble Falls Hospital provides rehabilitative services to patients with developmental, physical, and emotional needs. You will assist licensed therapists, contribute to treatment plans, and help restore or maintain autonomous function through therapeutic activities.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree and relevant clinical exposure, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to compassionate care

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatments under a licensed OT's direction.
• Assists in developing, improving, and restoring autonomous functioning.
• Communicates patient progress to supervising therapist.
• Establishes rapport with patient in a professional manner.
• Provides equipment or instruction before discharge; splinting as needed.
• Documents patient treatment and progress concisely and timely.
• Supervises ancillary staff and students as appropriate.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient status.
• Completes required continuing education and maintains qualifications.
• Presents educational programs when requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Facility/Location: BSW Marble Falls Hospital, 810 West Hwy 71, Marble Falls, 78654

Shift/Schedule: PRN Day Shift, Weeknds included

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.