Occupational Therapy Assistant: Hrly, PT

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join their team. The OTA will work under the direction of the Director and the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services to patients. This role involves implementing the plan of care, administering tests, and communicating patient progress. The position is located in Sandusky, Ohio, a vibrant coastal town on Lake Erie. Firelands Health is committed to being a leading healthcare employer in the region, offering excellent care and promoting community wellness.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Associate Degree program as a COTA.
Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of new research and practices in the field.
Ability to read and write and effectively communicate and understand in both written and oral form.
Ability to lift patients as necessary and be mobile.
Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy.
Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.

Nice To Haves

One to two years experience in a hospital or rehabilitation facility preferred.
Current FOM (Functional Outcome Measures) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by an Occupational Therapist.
Re-assesses the patient’s status on each visit and ensures quality of care as evidenced in the clinical record.
Accurately administers standardized tests, treatment procedures, and modalities as assigned by therapists.
Implements the plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist.
Assists therapists in the development or modification of goals and objectives of patient care based upon assessment data.
Implements appropriate treatment strategies, procedures, and modalities according to the plan of care set forth for each patient.
Communicates patient progress, status, and response to therapy services to the supervising therapist, patient and/or family, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provides for a safe, adequate, and comfortable environment for the delivery of therapy services.
Serves patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.