Therapist Occupational Assistant (Therapy-Acute)

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant supports rehabilitative activities for patients with developmental, physical, and emotional impairments. Under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, this position provides occupational therapy treatments to restore independent functioning or minimize debilitation. The role also supports patient and family education, discharge preparation, clinical documentation, and communication with the supervising therapist and interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• Less than one year of experience.
• Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) certification or license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Physical ability to remain upright for prolonged periods and to move, push, and hold.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help restore independent functioning or minimize debilitation.
• Communicate patient progress and needs to the supervising therapist to support updates to the plan of care.
• Establish professional rapport with patients.
• Provide necessary equipment or instructions to patients or families before discharge; apply splints and educate patients in their use.
• Prepare comprehensive, concise, and timely documentation of patient treatment and progress.
• Supervise ancillary staff and students when appropriate and assigned, and communicate treatment information to ancillary staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to remain aware of patient status.
• Meet continuing education and certification requirements, maintain professional and technical qualifications, and document completion of requirements.
• Present educational programs when requested.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree