Occupational Therapy Assistant-Weekend Coverage, POOL

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations, policies and procedures as established for occupational therapy. Confers with the occupational therapist and medical staff regarding policies and procedures pertaining to the care of their patients in this area. Supervises therapy aides. Must exhibit good rapport with other departments and nursing staff to enhance the quality of patient care. Active in continuous quality improvement studies. Assists with securing and maintaining equipment needed for procedures, charging, and scheduling.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this specialty.
• Completed a supervised clinical internship to prepare for professional licensing.
• Must complete examination with scores required to obtain licensure.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy assisting in the State of Arkansas.
• One to three months on-the job training to learn department procedures.
• Able to perform job duties of a certified occupational therapist assistant and those general duties specific to the Rehabilitative Services Department.
• Able to function in a professional manner with minimal direct supervision.
• Lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assist patients in positioning and transfers as needed for specific treatment programs.
• Talking and hearing to convey instructions and information to patients and staff members.
• Visual acuity to perceive reactions to treatment and to read instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations, policies and procedures.
• Confer with the occupational therapist and medical staff regarding policies and procedures pertaining to patient care.
• Supervise therapy aides.
• Exhibit good rapport with other departments and nursing staff to enhance the quality of patient care.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement studies.
• Assist with securing and maintaining equipment needed for procedures, charging, and scheduling.

What This Job Offers

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