PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant
It's more than a career, it's a calling
Worker Type : PRN
Job Highlights :
Job Summary :
Under the supervision of an occupational therapist (OT), provides therapy services to inpatients and outpatients with a wide variety of diagnoses utilizing specialized modalities and techniques in accordance with the Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Department Policies and Procedures. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary and inter-departmental team to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services. These services include structured treatment, program implementation, related documentation, and communication.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements :
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)
Essential Functions : The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria :
Rationale for Essential Functions
Job Specifications :
MINIMUM EDUCATION : Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Experience preferred but not required
REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION : Current Missouri license required or license eligible. Membership in AOTA and Missouri Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA) preferred. CPR required.
WORKING CONDITIONS : Must be able to travel to and treat patients in patient rooms, clinics, and gym areas in hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and ABI. Must be able to work with electrical equipment such as BTE and heat gun. May be exposed to hot / cold material and chemical agents (see Material Safety Data Sheets) and sharp tools. May be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns, and gloves in addition to adhering to the dress code. Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Clinical Staff Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing / lifting. Lifts, positions, push and / or transfers patients. Considerable reaching stooping bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling 100+ pounds
Clerical Moderate occupational exertion. Long periods of sitting, typing, and / or data entry. May require lifting up to 50 pounds
State of Work Location : Illinois
State of Work Location : Missouri
State of Work Location : Oklahoma
State of Work Location : Wisconsin
Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type : 4502000037 Occupational Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0
Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
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.
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