Occupational Therapy Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Department: Behavioral HealthSchedule: Part Time, Day Shift, 3x8-Hour Shifts/Week, Flexible Shift Start TimesShift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shiftsLocation: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityJob Summary: Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESImplements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Seeks consultation as necessary.Continually evaluates patient progress and makes necessary revisions within the established plan of care in order to meet the patient's needs and treatment team goals. Communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.Maintains accurate and timely records of all treatment procedures, including progress notes, discharge summaries and daily documentation as approved by certified/licensed occupational therapist.Consults with and supports treatment plans of physician, patient, family and other allied health professionals.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION* Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy or related fieldEXPERIENCE* No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant standing.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving patients.Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.Occasional driving.Rare crawling.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndOccupational Therapy Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)State of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndOccupational Therapy Asst - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationState of Work Location: OklahomaBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndOccupational Therapy Assistant - Oklahoma Medical BoardState of Work Location: WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndOccupational Therapy Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift: Rotating Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: Children's UnitScheduled Weekly Hours: 25Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.Explore All BenefitsSSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.by Jobble