What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Cert Occupational Therapy position at St. Elizabeth Healthcare?
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Job Type
Regular
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements the treatment plan based upon the evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist. Examples of Occupational Therapy services provided may include activities of daily living, cognitive training, therapeutic activities, energy conservation, and home and work safety education. Excellent communication with the supervising therapist is required.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Job Description
Non-Exempt
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Job Type
Regular
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements the treatment plan based upon the evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist. Examples of Occupational Therapy services provided may include activities of daily living, cognitive training, therapeutic activities, energy conservation, and home and work safety education. Excellent communication with the supervising therapist is required.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Job Description
- Provides patient care and treatment which may include activities such as self-care retraining, cognitive training, energy conservation, work simplification, home and work safety education, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic activities.
- Documents patient progress in accordance with hospital and other regulatory requirements.
- Communicates changes in patient progress which may necessitate a change in the patient’s plan of care.
- Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, including the Performance Improvement program, and assists with orientation and mentoring of staff.
- Follows Hospital and Department Policy and Procedures, correct billing practices, and demonstrate good time management skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed
- CPR Training (Outpatient Services)
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy techniques
- Good interpersonal and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- New graduate acceptable
Non-Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community and dis