Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $25-35 per hour
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Certified
Occupational Therapy Assistant for a job in Houston, Texas.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 30 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high
quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for
every member of our community. When we say every member of our
community, that includes our employees. We know that when our
employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to
create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety,
compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance
your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier
communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a
part of our team.Job SummaryPosition is part time - will work 3
12-hr shifts (7:00am - 7:30pm) every other weekend, including Sat,
Sun and Mon.Performs routine occupational therapy treatments
according to patient treatment plans under the direction of a
licensed occupational therapist,. Documents findings, progress and
instruction to patients and caregivers. Supervises rehabilitation
technicians with regard to individual patient care. Assists with
program development. Provides training and guidance to students and
interns. Assists leadership or Level III with department
operations.Job DescriptionMinimum QualificationsEducation: Graduate
of an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant or an
Occupational Therapist program.Licenses/Certification: Current
License to practice Occupational Therapy by the Texas Board of
Occupational Therapy Examiners. Current Certification in Basic Life
Support.Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience.
- The position requires occasional to frequent lifting up to
75-100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing;
frequent walking, stooping and squatting.
- Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to
receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally
and in writing are also necessary.
- The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and
equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors
and observe physical characteristics are essential to this
position.Principal Accountabilities
- Implements an occupational therapy treatment program as
described by an occupational therapist's written plan of care.
Provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of the
OT, and modifies treatments only as allowed by the plan of care.
Supervises rehabilitation technicians and others with regards to
patient care. May screen patients for possible OT services under
the direction of an OT. Monitors patient's condition and progress
towards treatment goals. Motivates and instructs patient/caregivers
using appropriate methods.
- Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers, the
supervising occupational therapist, and other professional
colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies.
- Manages time effectively.
- Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes
other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
- Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor
to staff, students, hospital, schools and/or the community in
general.
- Actively pursues clinical expertise in specific treatment
techniques or management of a particular patient population.
- Actively participates in organized system/facility/departmental
committees and taskforces
- Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at
clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and
meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to
all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by
meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills
competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the
success of the organization;
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our
community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe,
caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and
colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID
#10276_686422073. Posted job title: cota - part time weekends -
tirrAbout Memorial Hermann Health SystemCompany Overview:Charting a
better future. A future that's built upon the HEALTH of our
community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann,
redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse
populations we serve. Our 6,100 affiliated physicians and 29,000
employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based,
quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented
experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of
the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas,
Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed
Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty
programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater
Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the
nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary
teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more
than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our
community, contributing more than $411 million annually through
school-based health centers and other community benefit programs.
Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will
be at the center of what we do - charting a better future for
all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and
has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann
Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation
Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit,
values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving
health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations
to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to
being the best healthcare provider, employer and
partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's
lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility:
We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize
safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act
bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes
for patients, consumers, partners and the community.Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- 403b retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- School loan reimbursement
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