Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Admiral Health and Rehab• Baltimore, MD, US, MD

11h•$38 - $42

About The Position

St Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents and patients in a skilled nursing setting. This is an in-house, full-time, non-exempt role classified as essential personnel. The assistant provides direct patient care and rehabilitation treatment under the direction of a physician, documents patient condition, educates patients and families, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care. Vierra Communities is a family-owned and operated community focused on health and rehabilitation. Its culture emphasizes innovation, leadership, warmth, compassion, and excellence, with a mission to advance and redefine healthcare. The position is primarily inside patient rooms or a clinic and involves potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; protective equipment and measures are required for Category I tasks.

Requirements

Must have a valid license and registration.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients.
Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals.
Proficiency in technology-driven patient care and HRIS and timekeeping/attendance software.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects; standing for long periods; walking, bending, and stretching.
Able to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects, equipment, and/or patients.
Able to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach, balance, lift, and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with patients.
Have visual and hearing acuity sufficient to assess patient safety and ability.
Use protective equipment and measures when performing Category I tasks involving potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to assess patients’ medical conditions, functional capabilities, limitations, restrictions, and rehabilitation potential.
Administer a treatment program with specific goals based on the patient’s capacity and tolerance, under the direction of the physician.
Document and record patients’ conditions.
Educate patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.
Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.