Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Tillamook, OR

23h • $32 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

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) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• Two years' rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred
• Two years' 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree