Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Summary

What we offer: • Sign on Bonus - up to $5,000

About the role

The Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for the treatment of patients under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist in compliance with licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist Assistant works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development and identifying barriers to discharge. The assistant provides patient centered care and assists the Occupational Therapist in planning and organizing the plan of care for the patient.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Occupational Therapist in performing evaluations, assessments and procedures.
• Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the physical therapy evaluation and treatment.
• Provides appropriate patient/family education and teaching, under the supervision of a Therapist.
• Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
• Captures and coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.
• Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Requirements

• Certification:Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certified | North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR
• Primary Sources Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR
• Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Qualifications

• Required: Associates - Occupational Therapy
• Preferred: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
• Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Skills

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
• Lift - Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Benefits

• #Altru Education: •Required: Associates - Occupational Therapy
• Working Conditions: •Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Physical Demands: •Sit: Frequently (34-66%) •Stand: Frequently (34-66%) •Walk: Frequently (34-66%) •Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) •Reach: Frequently (34-66%) •Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%) •Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%) •Twist: Frequently (34-66%) •Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) •See: Continuously (67-100%) •Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
• Weight Demands: •Lift - Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds) •Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds) •Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds) •Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Pay

Pay Range: $24.02 - $36.03

Schedule

Reference ID: R7325