Cert Occupational Therapy Asst

Job Summary As our Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will be a compassionate and integral part of our rehabilitation team, empowering patients to regain independence and enhance their quality of life. Responsibilities Administers appropriate treatments to patients under the direction of a supervising Occupational Therapist; demonstrates knowledge and skill in therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, transfers, activities of daily living, modalities, and rehabilitation equipment. Instructs and supervises patient care rehabilitation technicians and student affiliates in a respectful, courteous, and consistent manner. Maintains timely and accurate medical records, records legibly in patient charts, and completes reports in an organized, thorough, and timely manner. Fosters communication with patients and families, other therapists, physicians, nurses, volunteers, and hospital personnel to achieve goals and establish department support; attends and provides quality input during multidisciplinary rounds and departmental meetings. Provides patient and family education, including information on outside resources to meet the patient’s specific needs. Promotes health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines and established clinical pathways; identifies poor outcomes/data for referral for performance improvement. Requirements Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field, upon hire. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (TX), upon hire. Basic Life Support (CPR), within 14 days of hire. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, within 90 days of hire. Preferred 1-2 years of clinical experience. Where You’ll Work St. Joseph Health, Brazos Valley (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville). Pay Range $24.88 - $37.00 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr CHI