Occupational Therapist Assistant Elyria

University Hospitals • Elyria, OH

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About The Position

Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering the Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist Assistant works with the patients administering selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assisting program (Required)
• Requires treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload.
• Objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment.
• Able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (LOTA) or is awaiting Ohio licensure status of Licensure Applicant (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)

Responsibilities

• Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner.
• Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable treatment and prevention.
• Participates in the discharge planning process.
• Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree