Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
BayCare Health System · South Bend, IN · 3 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assist in the delivery of occupational therapy services to patients within the acute care hospital.
- Assist in evaluating patients' needs and progress under the supervision of an OT.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to help patients improve motor skills, cognitive abilities, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Carry out treatment plans as designed by the Occupational Therapist, modifying techniques based on patient responses.
- Educate patients and their families about therapeutic exercises, techniques, and adaptive equipment to support recovery.
- Teach patients how to safely perform tasks and manage physical challenges they may face during daily activities.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of patient progress, responses to treatments, and any changes in condition.
- Document daily therapy sessions, goals, and any relevant notes in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team including OTs, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to plan and deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings to discuss patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
- May provide direct clinical supervision for Rehabilitation Technicians.
Requirements
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
- Required: Associate's Occupational Therapy
- PREFERRED: Bachelor's Occupational Therapy
- PREFERRED: 1 year Occupational Therapy
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k match and additional yearly contribution
- Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
- Community discounts
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours
5 8-hour or 4 10-hour shifts/Days
Weekend Work
Occasional
On Call
No