Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Days, Full Time

Adventist Health • Delano, CA

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community. Job Summary: Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate's/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA): Required

Nice To Haves

• Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
• Two year's occupational therapy experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.
• Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort. Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, as needed.
• Arranges patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and reports any delays.
• Assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees