Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified

SSM Health • Jefferson City, MO

12h • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field
• No experience required
• State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Occupational Therapy Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Occupational Therapy Asst - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Occupational Therapy Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Occupational Therapy Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Continually evaluates patient progress and makes necessary revisions within the established plan of care in order to meet the patient's needs and treatment team goals.
• Communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of all treatment procedures, including progress notes, discharge summaries and daily documentation as approved by certified/licensed occupational therapist.
• Consults with and supports treatment plans of physician, patient, family and other allied health professionals.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday
• upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree