Occupational Therapist Assistant

What You’ll Do

• Provides treatment based on tested knowledge of therapy and treatments related to age specific requirements of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of equipment utilized and demonstrates proper body mechanics in order to perform essential functions of the job.
• Maintains and re-evaluates patients’ response to treatment demonstrating adaptability to varying functional status.
• Demonstrates high level of professional competence in the delivery of services as demonstrated by the clinical outcomes.
• Articulates with tact and diplomacy in all communications.
• Provides teaching of patient, family, and staff according to level of learner using appropriate methods.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with patient and family, other members of treatment team, supervisor and administrative personnel.
• Effectively progresses the treatment environment to functional setting to ensure carry over of learned skills.
• Communicates written information that is organized, concise, accurate and appropriate to level of reader.
• Communicates patient status in timely written/verbal communications to physicians and others. Provides treatment plan clearly to patient/family.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA requirements when accessing, discussing, or documenting protected health information.
• Actively participates in department/programmatic meetings expressing concerns and ideas. Provides inter and intra departmental in-services as required/requested. Assesses own strength and weaknesses and assists in developing action plan to improve.

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Valid KY OTA license.
• BLS required through American Heart Association- renewals are included with TRH employment.

Job Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and assist patients with mobility and functional activities.
• Ability to safely assist with patient transfers and repositioning.
• Ability to maintain appropriate body mechanics and follow patient-handling safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive team culture
• Hospital Funded Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 30% off in TRH Cafe