Occupational Therapy Assistant

4 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States Hennepin County Medical Center Full time

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Inpatient Psych team. This part time role will work 56 hours within a two week pay period, on days (shifts will either be 8:00 - 4:30 or 9:00 - 5:30). Also includes rotating weekends and holidays.

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work applying and assisting with occupational therapy modalities to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Observe patients to gather data on cognitive and psychosocial skills
  • Organize data into oral and written reports on patient treatment and progress
  • Participate in planning conferences, in-service education, and team meetings with staff and patients
  • Assist in selection of occupational therapy techniques to attain designated goals
  • Carry out treatment plans as formulated
  • Order supplies according to established procedures
  • Prepare and maintain work settings, equipment, and supplies. Under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides occupational therapy services including treatment, discharge planning and education
  • Observes and reports the patient's responses to the occupational therapist
  • Assists with department orientation as assigned
  • Assists occupational therapist with student education activities
  • Delegates appropriate activities to rehab aides or nursing assistant consistent with their training and skills (patient transfers, patient transport, and assisting therapist directly with care) under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist
  • Educates patients and care givers based on established care plan
  • Performs clerical task as delegated
  • Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standard
  • Plan and facilitate occupational therapy groups
  • Order supplies and maintain OT budget according to established procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate from an ACOTE accredited OTA educational program.

License/Certifications:

  • Certified or eligible for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination for Occupational Therapist, Assistant. As a condition of employment, employees hired on an "or eligible" status must take and pass the first available examination (within three consecutive administrations of the exam) within the 12-month period following his/her date of hire.

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Department: Inpatient Psych Program StaffPrimary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.70 (56 hours per pay period)Shift Detail: Day, RotatingJob Level: StaffEmployee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: YesUnion/Non Union: Non-Union Job Posting: Mar-07-2024
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