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

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

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.

Work Shift

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) from American Red Cross

  • COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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, Shift work, Weekend work

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