Occupational Therapy Assistant at SSM Health

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Education, Documentation, Consultation, Discharge Planning, Adaptive Equipment, Team Communication, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Record Keeping, Safety Awareness, Collaboration, Progress Monitoring, Modalities Implementation, Family Support, Health Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Implements 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 field EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant 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 CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Occupational Therapy Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Occupational Therapy Asst - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Occupational Therapy Assistant - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Occupational Therapy Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4508000011 OP Rehab - OT Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: 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 Benefits SSM 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.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Assistant conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist, implementing treatment plans and documenting patient progress. They also educate patients and families, assist with discharge planning, and maintain accurate treatment records.