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Occupational Therapist Assistant Elyria at University Hospitals
Elyria, Ohio, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Education, Treatment Techniques, Documentation, Billing, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Physical Mobility, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation, Psychosocial Support, Discharge Planning, Compliance, Basic Life Support, Licensure, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering the Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist Assistant works with the patients administering selected activities/treatments to restore, re-enforce and correct pathology to promote and/or maintain good health. Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner. Educates patient/family/caregiver in applicable treatment and prevention. Participates in the discharge planning process. Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. This is the day shift. Other Accredited Program: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assisting program required. Requires treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. Objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment. Able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (LOTA) or is awaiting Ohio licensure status of Licensure Applicant required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 Days.
Responsibilities
Assist the Occupational Therapist in administering the Occupational Therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation. Educate patients and participate in discharge planning while performing documentation and other departmental activities.