Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Location:Hutchinson Regional Medical CenterFull Time Equivalent (FTE):0Job

Assists Occupational Therapists with planning and conducting programs to help patients in regaining physical and mental stability. The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:Paid Parental LeaveTuition reimbursementPaid time offHoliday premium payShift and weekend differential pay401k with a 6% employer matchMedical, Dental, and Vision coverageEmployee assistance programHere is a look at the full

Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRNESSENTIAL

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.

Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public. Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable certification board.

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures. Accurately evaluate patient needs and implement/review/maintain a comprehensive care plan. Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.

Educate the patient on aspects of care. Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy. GENERAL

Performs all other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT

Does this position have supervisory or management responsibilities? No“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments."No" indicates that this position does not involve supervising team members.

Required Education and ExperienceEducation commensurate with certification requirements at date of issue. Required License/Certifications/RegistrationsCurrent licensure in Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) through the Kansas Board of Healing ArtsCurrent BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first. Kansas Driver’s License (if position requires driving)Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas Insurance requirements (if position requires driving)

Preferred Education and ExperiencePrevious experience in a similar environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:Basic knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Basic computer skills. PHYSICAL

With or without accommodation. Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking. We provide equal employment opportunitiesHutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We participate in E-VerifyWe will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.