Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)Education Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set ShiftJob Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OTPosition Summary

Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to patient of all ages with deficits in sensory motor, cognitive or psychological performances areas: document usch therapy appropriately and ensures documentation is countersigned by OTR when needed, contributes to supervision of subordinates including aides, students, participates in departmental duties and projects
QualificationsEducation

High School or GED
2 year/Associate Degree
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with current Kansas license or eligibility.
Valid driver's license and proof of current insurance.

Experience

None

Skills

Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Analytical
Grammar/Spelling
Read/Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer

Age of Patients Served

Neonate/Infant (birth- 1 year)
Child/Ped (1- 11 year)
Adolescent (12- 17 years)
Adult (18- 64 years)
Geriatric (65+ years)

Mental and Emotional Requirements

Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple priorities
Work alone

Working Conditions

Exposure to communicable diseases
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

Medium work- Exert up tp 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Stand for 1 hour per day
Sit for 6-7 hours per day
Walk for 1-2 hours per day
Perform repetitive tasks/motions
Distinguish colors
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=) Personal Protective Equipment Gloves Gown Mask Goggles/Face Shield Shoe Covers