• Therapist Occupational Asst

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Rowlett, TX)


    Occupational Therapist Assistant - Rowlett, Texas

    + Facility/Location: BSW Lake Point Medical Center - **6800 Scenic Drive, Rowlett, 75088**

    + Shift/Schedule: FT Day Shift (8 hrs per day)

    + Experience: Preferred

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Occupational Therapy Assistant assists with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments. This position performs occupational therapy treatments to assist with restoring independent functioning and/or minimizing debilitation.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

    Provides occupational therapy treatments, under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist, to assist in developing, improving, and restoring independent functioning and\or minimizing debilitation.

     

    Communicates with the supervising therapist regarding patient progress or needs for updating plan of care.

     

    Establishes rapport with the patient in a professional manner.

     

    Provides necessary equipment and\or instruction to patient and\or family members prior to patient's discharge. Performs splinting application and education in use.

     

    Prepares comprehensive, concise and timely documentation of patient treatment and progress. Supervises support staff and students, when appropriate and as assigned. Effectively communicates treatment information to support staff.

     

    Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to maintain awareness of patient status.

     

    Fulfills continuing education and\or certification requirements to maintain required qualifications. Takes responsibility to understand and complete professional and technical requirements and provide documentation on such requirements

     

    Presents educational programs when requested.

    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

    Must be physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, pushing and lifting.

     

    Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.

     

    Good problem solving skills.

     

    Good computer skills.

     

    Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient.

     

    Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.

    BENEFITS

    Our competitive benefits package includes the following

     

    - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

     

    - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

     

    - Tuition Reimbursement

     

    - PTO accrual beginning Day 1

     

    Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

    QUALIFICATIONS

    - EDUCATION - Associate's

     

    - EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

     

    - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - t

     

    Occupational Ther Asst (OTA)

     

    Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

     

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.