Therapist Occupational Asst

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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The Occupational Therapy Helpant assists with rehabilitative activities for patients with developmental, physical, and emotional impairments. This position performs occupational therapy treatments to restore autonomous functioning or minimize debilitation.

• Provides occupational therapy treatments under a licensed Occupational Therapist's direction. Assists in developing, improving, and restoring autonomous functioning or minimizing debilitation.
• Communicates with the supervising therapist regarding patient progress or needs for updating plan of care.
• Establishes rapport with the patient in a professional manner.
• Provides necessary equipment or instruction to patient or family before discharge. Performs splinting application and educates in its use.
• Prepares comprehensive, concise, and timely documentation of patient treatment and progress. Supervises ancillary staff and students when appropriate and assigned. Effectively communicates treatment information to ancillary staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to maintain awareness of patient status.
• Fulfills continuing education or certification requirements to maintain qualifications. Takes responsibility to know and complete professional and technical requirements. Provides documentation on these requirements.
• Presents educational programs when requested.

• Must be physically capable of prolonged being upright, moving, pushing and holding.
• Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patient.
• Must relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

• EDUCATION - Associate's
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Occupational Ther Asst (OTA)

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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