Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy - Willard Hospital
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy - Willard Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Job Summary:
The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients inpatients pediatrics and offsite locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.
Essential Functions:
Provides ageappropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Occupational Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patients progress.
Observes and reports patients responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Occupational Therapist.
Collaborates with Occupational Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information for planning modifying and coordinating treatment programs.
Assists in assessment of clients daily living skills and capabilities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.
Designs and adapts equipment in working / living environment.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
None
Required Licensing & Certifications:
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire within 30 days for BSMH at hire for RSFH) Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) (preferred)
Experience:
None
Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry word processing email and records management.
Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition capabilities and progress.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with coworkers physicians patients and families.
Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients the public and other health care professionals.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
Training:
None
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Occupational Therapy WillardIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
