Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY
•Onsite
About The Position
Acute Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Assistant needed to join our Acute Rehab Team. The OTA is an integral part of our rehab team at the hospital and works one on one with patients recovering from medical and neurological disease/dysfunction, helping them regain their independence!
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant school
- Wyoming Occupational Therapy Assistant license
- One (1) or more years of documented experience working with frail or elderly population
- 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
Responsibilities
- Works under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist performing duties to provide occupational therapy care and related tasks as delegated by the supervising occupational therapist.
- This position may also carry out routine occupational therapy functions such as supervision of aides and documentation of treatment progress.
- Performs occupational therapy treatment of patients which includes direct application of modalities, instruction in the use of adaptive equipment, safety and instruction in therapeutic exercises per treatment plans established by the occupational therapist.
- Observes, records and reports to the occupational therapist and physician, when appropriate, the patient reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition; documents, in the patient record, appropriate data for the treatment(s) provided.
- Instructs other health team personnel, such as home health or occupational therapy aides and family members, in certain phases of occupational therapy with which they may assist the patient; attends care plan conferences when appropriate.
- Acknowledges orders and inputs charges into the computer as needed.
- Teaches educational classes for groups or individuals on topics relevant to occupational therapy.
Benefits
- 403(b) with 4% employer match
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loan Forgiveness Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
