Occupational Therapy Assistant

Company: Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Location: Lodi
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

Department: Occupational Therapy Shift and Status: Per-Diem, Days Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.We're looking for someone to join our team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant who:Provides prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, including geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation as well as splint follow-ups and other medical conditions. Works under minimal supervision and may mentor and train staff on technical skills. Essential Functions: Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals. Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables and stretchers while ensuring safety and minimizing undue patient discomfort. Assists patients with dressing and toileting needs. Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, as needed. Arranges patient schedules for scheduled visit arrivals and reports any delays. Assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of equipment and supplies. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. You'll be successful with the following qualifications: Education: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate's/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required Work Experience: Two years rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education: Preferred Two year's occupational therapy experience: Preferred Required Licenses/Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required Occupational Therapy Assistant: Required Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. The estimated base pay for this position is $27.89 to $37.86. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through years of experience, differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $27.89 - $37.86 per hour

Education: Associate (Preferred)License/Certification: Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required) BLS Certification (Required)

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