Occupational Therapist Assistant Inpatient PRN
Occupational Therapist Assistant Inpatient PRN
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Job Description
Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN Looking for an OTA with experience
Flexible schedule Weekday availability a plus!
Open to any availability but must commit to a minimum of 1 shift per month
Eligible for continuing education opportunities through the UMMS Rehabilitation Network
Eligible for the Bronze Health plan for the employee only
General Summary
Delivers limited occupational therapy services under the periodic supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Carries out treatment plans according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
- Performs limited occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with generally accepted standards Maryland Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice code of ethics and departmental and/or organizational policies and procedures
- Carries out treatment plan programs for clients/patients to promote health wellbeing and the patients ability to participate in the important activities in their life.
- Records patient data for reevaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
- Informs patients families and interdisciplinary team members of progress and plan for treatment and refers for further evaluation.
- Provides therapy education and counseling to individuals.
- Provides mentorship and training to clinical team members and/or students as eligible based on departmental needs.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve therapy services.
- Reports clinical and operational issues to departmental leadership and assists in their resolution to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary safe patientcentered care and delivers excellent customer service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
- Associates Degree
- Current licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maryland is required.
- One 1 year of related experience preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to access review and integrate information from a variety of sources to develop a treatment plan.
- Strong verbal written and nonverbal communication skills including the ability to instruct others.
- Interpersonal skills to enable the therapist to establish and maintain rapport with patient as part of the therapeutic relationship.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
- Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
- Ability to conceptualize and problemsolve in the management of the patient.
- Ability to break down functional tasks to achieve patient centered goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and patients.
- Ability and willingness to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
- Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: Flat Rate: $34 (weekend differential $2.75/hour) Holiday pay when working Holiday
Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a
Review theUMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
