What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (OTA) - INPATIENT position at Dartmouth Health?
Overview
We are offering a $3,500 bonus
The Department of Rehab Medicine seeks a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient academic hospital setting. Be a part of a large rehab team in a leading healthcare facility and assist patients in developing, improving, and recovering the necessary skills needed to perform their daily activities after surgery, illness, or injury. Serving the admitted patients of the hospital, our inpatient rehab team covers pediatrics to geriatrics and supports numerous service lines.
Our ideal candidate has a strong desire to help patients in a hospital setting and work collaboratively within a team. They are dependable, have good bedside manner, and have strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills. They desire to continue learning and engage in the professional development opportunities (participate in-services, student fieldwork / observation program, and quality improvement projects as assigned) afforded by our academic medical center. This position requires the physical strength to assist patients with completing ADLs and functional mobility.
This is a full-time, benefited position working 8 : 00 AM-4 : 30 PM, rotating weekends and holidays. We offer shift differentials for weekend shifts at 15%, and holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day) at one-half base pay in addition to regular pay.
Responsibilities
- Provides treatments and education to patients and families under the supervision of the licensed occupational therapist.
- Collaborates with occupational therapist and team members regarding recommendations and discharge needs of patients.
- Completes and maintains necessary documentation on services provided in a timely manner.
- Adheres to state, hospital, and professional standards.
Qualifications
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant degree
Required Licensure / Certifications
New Hampshire licensure required
BLS certified
Successful passage of national certification examination required
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
