Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434
Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)
Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set Shift
Job Category:
Rehabilitation Services - PT - OT

Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to patients of all ages with deficits in sensory motor, cognitive or psychological performance areas. Document therapy appropriately and ensure documentation is countersigned by OTR when needed. Contribute to supervision of subordinates including aides and students, and participate in departmental duties and projects.

• 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.

• None

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

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

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

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

• Medium work
  - Exert up to 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=