Occupational Therapist Assistant - Full Time Onsite

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Position Details:

Occupational Therapist Assistant, Full-time, 40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday
Non-Exempt, Hourly
Benefited position, coverage eligibility will begin 1st of the month following date of hire.

Position Summary:

The Occupational therapy Assistant works directly with and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT) to treat patients who have difficulty performing daily living and work activities due to illnesses, injuries, and disabilities. The OT A helps clients perform exercises as specified in a treatment plan and teaches them to use equipment that may make some activities easier.

Requirements

Education:

Associates degree from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Current license from the State of Oregon. Current valid Oregon driver's license required. Current CPR certification required.

Experience:

Desired, but not required.

Job Knowledge:
Must have a current knowledge of occupational therapy as related to physical disability and rehabilitation procedures, general medicine, surgical and mental health concepts. Understands the principles of team approach and recognizes capabilities and limitations of other team members. Must possess a positive attitude and utilize good communication skills. Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.

Skills:
Ability to learn and apply computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, writing rep011s, opening and sending e-mail messages.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.