PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
About The Position
PT Solutions is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide acute care rehabilitation services in Kirksville, Missouri, in partnership with Northeast Regional Medical Center. The hospital has 93 beds, a Level III trauma center, and a broad range of medical and surgical services, as well as connections to the local osteopathic medical education community. The assistant prepares treatment equipment and supports an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities. The role involves helping patients work toward and exceed their functional goals, building positive relationships with patients and their families, collaborating with clinicians and hospital staff, and maintaining connections across the hospital. The PRN schedule requires two weekend day shifts per month, one major holiday, and one minor holiday. Pay is listed as $35.00–$40.00 per hour, with the posted range reflecting factors such as background, experience, and work location and allowing for salary growth within the position. PT Solutions describes itself as a clinician-founded organization focused on expanding access to transformative care. It offers clinical education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, including an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program. The company reports recognition as a USA Today Top Workplace for five consecutive years and five Culture Excellence Awards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACOTE-approved occupational therapy assistant program.
- Current or pending state licensure.
- Basic Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment for treatment and assist an Occupational Therapist with rehabilitative activities for patients.
- Build strong relationships with patients and help them work toward exceeding their functional goals.
- Maintain positive connections with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members.
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital, including with physicians, case management, and nurses.
Benefits
- Ongoing evidence-based clinical education.
- Dedicated mentorship opportunities.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Access to an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program.
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