What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (PRN) position at Ashe Memorial Hospital?
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Hours: General day time hours, Days will vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience
PRN position in Rehab Services
JOB SUMMARY:
To implement treatment programs established by the Occupational Therapist in accordance with all state and federal regulations. They collaborate with hospital staff to promote the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for the patient.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
License/Certifications:
- Possess a valid Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Acute Care Experience: preferred.
Expected Hours of Work: Non-guaranteed; Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm; occasional weekend coverage may be requested.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implement treatment plan through selection of appropriate tasks, exercises, or modalities that will assist individual develop or regain skills necessary for meeting their goals and maximizing their functional independence. Documents progress appropriately and adjusts treatment accordingly.
- Consults with other Rehabilitation professionals so that treatment will be integrated and coordinated to allow patient to receive the benefit of an organized multi-disciplinary approach.
- Utilizes modalities including electric stimulation, ultrasound, TENS, iontophoresis, phonophoresis, hot packs, ice packs, ice massage, contrast baths, and paraffin to maximize individual’s motor and sensory performance necessary for participating in daily functional tasks.
- Performs therapeutic exercises, joint mobilization, developmental progression, ADL retraining, perceptual retraining, cognitive retraining, work conditioning, patient education for joint protection.
- Requisitions supplies and tools for use in patient care at the hospital.
- Sets up patient with necessary equipment to perform task and cleans equipment according to infection control policy and procedure.
- Fills out billing sheet/documentation describing service given and routes it to appropriate billing station.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.
To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.
Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.
***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***
*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.
Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.
