Assistant-Occupational Therapist I PRN

Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.\n

Responsibilities

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• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
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• Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources.
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• Contributes to the development of staff and students.
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• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
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• Completes assigned goals
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Specifications

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Experience

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• Entry level.
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Minimum Required

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Preferred/Desired

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Education

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• See licensure.
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Minimum Required

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Preferred/Desired

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Training

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Minimum Required

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Preferred/Desired

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Special Skills

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• Computer Literacy.
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Minimum Required

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• Basic Skills.
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Preferred/Desired

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Licensure

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• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.
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Minimum Required

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• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
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Preferred/Desired