Occupational Therapy Assistant (ota) - Inpatient

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Unknown, Unknown, US
Base: $25.30 - $37.95 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Fully onsite
Patient evaluation of physical and cognitive abilities
Implementation of individualized treatment plans
Manual techniques including lifting and transferring patients
The job posting is for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position at Advocate Health, a leading nonprofit health system in the U.S. The role involves assisting occupational therapists in patient evaluation and treatment, covering a variety of hospital departments with a full-time schedule

Job Summary

  • This role involves assisting the Occupational Therapist in evaluating patient abilities and implementing treatment plans across surgical, medical, neuro, and ICU units.
  • The position requires a full-time schedule with weekend shifts every four weeks and covers various manual duties including lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement matching, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The job posting is for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position at Advocate Health, a leading nonprofit health system in the U.S. The role involves assisting occupational therapists in patient evaluation and treatment, covering a variety of hospital departments with a full-time schedule.

Salary

Base: $25.30 - $37.95 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including PTO, health/welfare, and retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient evaluation of physical and cognitive abilities
  • Implementation of individualized treatment plans
  • Manual techniques including lifting and transferring patients
  • Completion of required documentation and billing
  • Knowledge of modality indications and contraindications

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Participation in performance improvement activities
  • Willingness to orient new staff members
  • Ability to cover multiple hospital departments

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assist
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant license issued by Wisconsin
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA
  • Valid driver's license
  • No prior experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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