Occupational Therapy Assistant- [Per Diem]

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Sick Time

• Employee Referral Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay

• Employee Discounts

SUMMARY:
Implements and documents treatment programs. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Edna Tina Wilson - 700 Island Cottage Rd, Rochester, NY 14612
DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy
SCHEDULE: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Weekday, Weekends and Holidays

ATTRIBUTES

• Associates Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy

• New York State Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Reads, writes and speaks English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Computer skills required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Documentation. Completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable and measurable long and short term goals. Documents patient's response to treatment.

• Treatment. Implements treatment programs individualized to the patients needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment. Communicates directly to therapist regarding patient’s plan of care, concerns or any observed changes in medical status.

• Discharge Planning. Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate discharge plan. Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge. Communicates home programs in neat, concise and organized manner