Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified at SSM Health, Shawnee, OK
Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified at SSM Health in Shawnee, OK. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
- Department: Inpatient
- Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift, Mon - Fri, Weekends as Needed, Flexible Shift Start Times
- Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​
- Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details
- Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee
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:
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4502000024 Occupational Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination