What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN position at Amberwell Health?
Job Details
Job Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OT
Description
Position Summary
Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to patient of all ages with deficits in sensory motor, cognitive or psychological performances areas: document usch therapy appropriately and ensures documentation is countersigned by OTR when needed, contributes to supervision of subordinates including aides, students, participates in departmental duties and projects
Qualifications
Education
- High School or GED
- 2 year/Associate Degree
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with current Kansas license or eligibility.
- Valid driver's license and proof of current insurance.
Experience
- None
Skills
- Organizational
- Verbal
- Interpersonal
- Customer Relations
- Analytical
- Grammar/Spelling
- Read/Comprehend written instructions
- Follow verbal instructions
- Computer
Age of Patients Served
- Neonate/Infant (birth- 1 year)
- Child/Ped (1- 11 year)
- Adolescent (12- 17 years)
- Adult (18- 64 years)
- Geriatric (65 years)
Mental and Emotional Requirements
- Manage stress appropriately
- Make decisions under pressure
- Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
- Handle multiple priorities
- Work alone
Working Conditions
- Exposure to communicable diseases
- Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
- CRT (computer) monitor
Physical Requirements
- Medium work- Exert up tp 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
- Stand for 1 hour per day
- Sit for 6-7 hours per day
- Walk for 1-2 hours per day
- Perform repetitive tasks/motions
- Distinguish colors
- Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
- Have good manual dexterity
- Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
- Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)
Personal Protective Equipment
- Gloves
- Gown
- Mask
- Goggles/Face Shield
- Shoe Covers
