Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Job ID: 31614

Job Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Physical Therapy

Facility: BMH Attala Hospital

Location: Kosciusko, MS

Overview

Assistant-Occupational Therapist Flat

Job Code: 21761

FLSA Status

Job Family: REHAB

Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, andmunicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist

Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral tomunity resources.

Contributes to the development of staff and students.

Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery

Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Description: Entry Level

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired:

Education

Description: See licensure

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired:

Training

Description:

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description: Computer Literacy

Minimum Required: Basic Skills

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description: Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.

Minimum Required: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Preferred/Desired

ing Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.

ing Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination : No

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception:

Hearing:

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other: