Occupational Therapy Assistant (Part-Time, Weekends, Inpatient Rehab)

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans established by the Occupational Therapist; and through consideration of practice standards, recommended techniques, insurance guidelines, and patient needs.
• Uses appropriate therapy procedures, documents data, and follows individualized care plans set by the occupational therapist.
• Provides patient and family education, including home exercise programs for treatment carryover into the discharge setting.
• Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.
• Conducts age-appropriate assessments and interventions, completing annual age-specific competencies relevant to the scope of care.
• Acts as a clinical instructor and provides mentorship to students and new staff, fostering a supportive and educational environment.
• Engages in ongoing review of occupational therapy and rehab policies and procedures, making recommendations for updates as needed.
• Documents interventions and patient progress accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology in line with standards of practice, insurance guidelines, and department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.
• Ensures patient safety and adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including infection control, equipment training, and safety programs.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and educational events to maintain clinical competencies and adhere to professional and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification preferred
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Qualifications

• Field of study: Occupational therapy assistant

Skills

• Therapy procedures
• Data documentation
• Education and counseling
• Assessment and intervention
• Policy and procedure review
• Documentation accuracy
• Patient safety
• Performance improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

This facility offers entry level pay starting at $26/hr.

Schedule

Part time Shift Day-Weekend