Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care in Missouri

Position Summary Under the general supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and according to standards of treatment, this role assists with objective assessments as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for patients of all age ranges, according to departmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities Assist with initial assessment on each patient upon receiving direction from O.T.R./L. and according to departmental policies and procedures. Document the course of patient care including progress notes and the continuing need for treatment according to departmental policy. Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures according to departmental policies and procedures on standards of treatment care. Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient according to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges. Participate in promoting education within the department. Demonstrate knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Perform miscellaneous job duties observed as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor. Position Details COTA – Acute Care Mercy Hospital South, 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128 40 hours/week Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Licensure: Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice. Experience: One year experience is preferred but will consider new graduates. Certifications: BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently. Key Benefits Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education. Health/Dental/Vision available after day one. Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA. Paid parental leave for new parents. 401(k) with employer match. Paid PTO for volunteering. Competitive salary. Future career growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr LocumJobsOnline