Asst-Occupational Therapy Certified -PRN

PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type : PRN

Job Highlights :

• PRN Position
• Two Weekend coverage per month required
• Flexible to attend Monday's Orientation
• Flexibility for training during the weekdays mornings & afternoons

Job Summary :

Under the supervision of an occupational therapist (OT), provides therapy services to inpatients and outpatients with a wide variety of diagnoses utilizing specialized modalities and techniques in accordance with the Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Department Policies and Procedures. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary and inter-departmental team to achieve goals and objectives for the provision of optimal patient care services. These services include structured treatment, program implementation, related documentation, and communication.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions : The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria :

Rationale for Essential Functions

Job Specifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION : Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Experience preferred but not required

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION : Current Missouri license required or license eligible. Membership in AOTA and Missouri Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA) preferred. CPR required.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Must be able to travel to and treat patients in patient rooms, clinics, and gym areas in hospital, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and ABI. Must be able to work with electrical equipment such as BTE and heat gun. May be exposed to hot / cold material and chemical agents (see Material Safety Data Sheets) and sharp tools. May be required to wear protective clothing such as masks, gowns, and gloves in addition to adhering to the dress code. Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Clinical Staff Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing / lifting. Lifts, positions, push and / or transfers patients. Considerable reaching stooping bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling 100+ pounds

Clerical Moderate occupational exertion. Long periods of sitting, typing, and / or data entry. May require lifting up to 50 pounds

State of Work Location : Illinois

State of Work Location : Missouri

State of Work Location : Oklahoma

State of Work Location : Wisconsin

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : 4502000037 Occupational Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0

Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.