Illinois
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Morristown, New Jersey
Alaska
Nebraska
Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Posted: 23-Jan-25
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Categories:
Internal Number: 232221
Summary:
Provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist according to established goals and treatment plans. Treats patients according to the physician?s orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational therapy charges; participates in educational programs; follows all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
- Serves as a team member to enhance customer/supplier relationships within the organization.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, fellow workers, and supervisors.
- Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
- Maintains required records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
- Participated in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department.
- Attends team meetings, clinical staffing reports and updating patient reports.
- Performs patient care related duties in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapy assistant.
- Clinical competencies in occupational therapy assisting skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
- Assumes responsibility as the situation warrants and responds in whatever capacity the condition or schedule requires.
- Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy assisting from an accredited occupational therapy program, approved by AOTA.
Experience
- New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in occupational therapy assisting is acceptable.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Maintains current licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements.
- BCLS certification required.
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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