Occupational Therapist Assistant Big Rapids Reed City Resource

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.

• Our therapists provide 1:1 care with our patients.
• We offer generous continuing education including a full MedBridge membership and support for advanced certifications
• As a large health system, we offer many growth opportunities
• Our Epic EMR allows for seamless care and better transparency of physician notes
• As a Not-for-Profit organization they may be eligible for debt forgiveness

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 (based on SH entity).

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program (Required)

• Therapy assistance experience (Preferred)
• Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity) (Preferred)

• Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross within 90 Days of Hire (Required)
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire (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 - Reed City Hospital - 300 N Patterson - Reed City
Department Name
Resource Rehab - GR
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.04
Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Variable)
Days Worked
Monday to Friday (Variable)
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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