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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Mount Carmel, we work to continuously inspire one another. Here, all are welcome. It is this culture of humility and compassion that sets Mount Carmel apart. We see the big picture and do the right thing. That means a dedication to the well-being our both our colleagues and the patients they serve.

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) performs patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant communicates and collaborates with other caregivers to provide quality care and maintains accurate patient records.

Responsibilities

+ Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example, demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.

+ Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.

+ Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.

+ Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.

+ Performs patient treatment as delegated by a licensed occupational therapist.

+ Accurately documents patient progress and communicates with appropriate health care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning.

+ Maintains proper billing for services provided.

+ Coordinates patient treatment schedules with self, peers, and other health professionals.

+ Oversees and evaluates affiliating students as assigned.

+ Maintains department readiness (i.e. supplies, linen, equipment cleaning).

+ Escalates any unusual situations or incidents.

+ Utilizes effective organizational and time management skills. ​

Requirements

+ Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

+ Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Ohio; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider required.

+ Experience: One year of clinical experience in respective area preferred.

+ Effective Communication Skills

+ Ability to make sound decisions and utilize good judgement concerning patient treatment.

+ Physically able to perform strenuous activities, such as lifting and transferring patients.

+ Ability to travel to other sites as necessary to meet system needs.

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Discovering opportunities, support and excellence – all while making a real difference in patients’ lives – begins at Mount Carmel. Find a new beginning and advance your career with us.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran