Occupational Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
About the Job
UnityPoint Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. As an OT Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Job Summary
We are offering a part-time (.50 FTE) position with a competitive estimated salary range of $62,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant at UnityPoint Health, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care to a diverse caseload under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care: Ensure the safe and effective delivery of services to patients according to their individualized care plans. Utilize equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
- Patient-Centered Approach: Consistently apply a patient-centered approach considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Treatment and Education: Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using specified occupational therapy procedures. Direct and aid patients in their plan of treatment.
- Observation and Reporting: Observe and report patient reactions to treatment and any changes in patient condition to the Occupational Therapist and organizational personnel.
- Education and Support: Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in care and use of prosthetic devices, therapeutic aids, splinting, and wrapping techniques as needed.
- Quality Care: Deliver quality care consistent with Home Health Conditions of Participation, qualifying home care criteria, payor coverage criteria, and provided visits/treatments consistent with the plan of care.
- Clinical Review: Conduct clinical review of records to include multi-disciplinary review, coordination of care, provided in conjunction with visits and documentation.
- Risk Prevention: Identify risk for acute hospitalization and proactively prevent adverse events.
- Team Collaboration: Participate in case conferences, in-service programs, and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
Qualifications
- Education and License: Graduate of a State Board-approved program for Occupational Therapy Assistants and valid license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Experience: One year of experience in a healthcare field, including experience with Microsoft Office software applications.
- Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as a collaborative team member, and ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Special Requirements: Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements, mandatory reporter for child and dependent adult abuse, Person Centered Care course completion within 12 months of hire, and CPR certification with re-certification.
About UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health, we value our team members and strive to create a fulfilling career experience. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes benefits options, development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our team and contribute to our mission to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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