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    Occupational Therapist Assistant - Saint Joseph, United States - Corewell Health

    Corewell Health
    Corewell Health Saint Joseph, United States

    4 days ago

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    Description
    Job Summary

    Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.

    May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability. Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.
    Essential Functions
    Assists Occupational Therapists in providing therapy to patient/client. Participates in the preparation and execution of the patient/client's overall plan of care.

    Provides a treatment program as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist according to agency policy to restore and return maximal function to the patient/client.

    Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment methods under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
    Documentation for each patient/client is in compliance with department standards, medical-legal, regulatory and reimbursement procedures. Ensures that required documentation for activities within areas of responsibility is completed in an accurate and timely manner.

    Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

    Attend and participate in interdisciplinary conferences to coordinate patient/client care. Provides input into education information for family or caregivers regarding the Occupational Therapy program.
    Alerts the supervising occupational therapist or designees of potential health problems or changes in the patient/client's condition.
    May instruct and train rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical staff and students regarding patient/client needs and rehabilitation services.
    Participates in ongoing process improvement and program development.
    Provides transportation of the patient/client as needed using the employee's personal vehicle to
    community based resources related to the patient/client's therapeutic goals (Home Care business lines only/based on SH entity).

    Qualifications

    Required Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program
    Therapy assistance experience preferred
    Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity) preferred
    LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Upon Hire
    CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT Upon Hire required
    LIC-Driver's License - State of Michigan (Home Care only) Upon Hire required
    CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
    CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
    Physical Demands

    Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
    Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
    Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

    Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs:
    Occasionally up to 25 lbs

    Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs:
    Occasionally up to 10 lbs

    Pushing Force > 5 lbs:
    Occasionally up to 25 lbs

    Pulling Force > 5 lbs:
    Occasionally up to 20 lbs

    Sitting:
    Seldom


    Standing:
    Frequently


    Walking:
    Frequently


    Forward Bend - Standing:
    Occasionally

    Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom


    Trunk Rotation - Standing:
    Occasionally


    Trunk Rotation - Sitting:
    Occasionally


    Squat:
    Seldom


    Stair Climbing:
    Seldom


    Crawling / Kneeling:
    Seldom


    Driving:
    Seldom

    Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally

    Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

    Handling:
    Occasionally

    Forceful Grip > 5 lbs:
    Occasionally

    Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs:
    Occasionally

    Finger/Hand Dexterity:
    Occasionally

    Primary Location
    SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph Napier Ave - St Joseph
    Department Name
    OT Occupational Therapy - Benton Harbor
    Employment Type
    Full time
    Shift
    Day (United States of America)
    Weekly Scheduled Hours
    40
    Hours of Work
    40 hours per week
    Days Worked
    Monday to Friday
    Weekend Frequency
    N/A
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    Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.

    We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

    We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.


    Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.


    An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.

    As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

    From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

    We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling


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