Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN (Days) Job at Wellstar Health Systems, Inc., Warm Springs, GA

cS8yenpNV3F0QlowbmxCQ3pSemhqcmRn
  • Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
  • Warm Springs, GA

Job Description

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary:

Treatment of patients primarily in the LTACH with coverage in the IRH as needed, based on business need under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; daily documentation/charging in the EMR; education of patients, families and staff as appropriate; communication of patient progress in clinical conference; communication with other team members on a daily basis; preparing equipment orders; contacting vendors for equipment; communication with physicians and other professionals; weekend/holiday services rotation; participation in Performance Improvement initiatives.50/50 coverage in hospital

Takes an active role in servicing patients with immediate needs. Documents productivity in a timely manner.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

  • Follows the established treatment plan and provides treatment according to funding source and regulatory guidelines to meet functional goals; accurately documents, including need for skilled services, patient progression, patient response, and then bills accordingly; provides education as appropriate

  • Serves as CI/mentor for interns as needed: Provides direct supervision/mentorship, taking direct responsibility for the patient & care provided. Provides daily feedback to interns regarding treatment interventions & directs the learning experience. Critiques/co-signs documentation daily to be sure it meets regulatory requirements & funding source specifications. Completes weekly, midterm and final evaluations for interns & communicates w/ their school regarding performance.

  • Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check: Demonstrates competency through completion of didactic training and testing as well as demonstration of skills specific to their position and skill set as well as skills obtained at Wellstar Roosevelt.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

  • Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required

Required Minimum Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy as an Assistant Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

  • Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS).

  • NBCOT

  • GA OTA License or eligible

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Job Tags

Relief, Immediate start, Weekend work,

Similar Jobs

Federal Express Corporation

Courier/DOT-1 Job at Federal Express Corporation

Job Duties Driver / operator of company vehicles. Provides courteous and efficient delivery and pick-up of packages. Checks shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service and provides related customer service functions. Performs other duties as assigned. ...

Career Start

Delivery Drivers Job at Career Start

Career Start is currently seeking a Delivery Truck Driver for a catering facility in Amherst, NY. To be considered for this role, candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in driving, as well as a valid DMV clean driving record. The Delivery Truck Driver will... 

Turning Point Action

Union Crossing Ballot Chase Representative (85308) Job at Turning Point Action

Job Description: Turning Point Action is seeking a highly skilled, natural born leader and motivated individual to join TPActions innovative and large Chase The Vote initiative . Day-to-day responsibilities include daily communication with the ballot chase manager, ...

Allied Universal®

Security Professional - Healthcare Patrol Job at Allied Universal®

 ...Job Description Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that...  ...full-time positions! As a Security Professional - Healthcare Patrol in Easley, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range... 

Onward Search

Sign Language Interpreter [78243] Job at Onward Search

 ...Onward Search Education is actively seeking a dedicated Sign Language Interpreter for a contracted, on-site position supporting secondary school...  ...-time interpreting services between spoken English and American Sign Language (ASL) Support a single student in academic...