Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set ShiftJob Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OTPosition Summary Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to patient of all ages with deficits in sensory motor, cognitive or psychological performances areas: document usch therapy appropriately and ensures documentation is countersigned by OTR when needed, contributes to supervision of subordinates including aides, students, participates in departmental duties and projects QualificationsEducation High School or GED 2 year/Associate Degree Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with current Kansas license or eligibility. Valid driver's license and proof of current insurance. Experience None Skills Organizational Verbal Interpersonal Customer Relations Analytical Grammar/Spelling Read/Comprehend written instructions Follow verbal instructions Computer Age of Patients Served Neonate/Infant (birth- 1 year) Child/Ped (1- 11 year) Adolescent (12- 17 years) Adult (18- 64 years) Geriatric (65+ years) Mental and Emotional Requirements Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately Handle multiple priorities Work alone Working Conditions Exposure to communicable diseases Exposure to blood and/or body fluids CRT (computer) monitor Physical Requirements Medium work- Exert up tp 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly Stand for 1 hour per day Sit for 6-7 hours per day Walk for 1-2 hours per day Perform repetitive tasks/motions Distinguish colors Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice Have good manual dexterity Have good eye/hand/foot coordination Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=) Personal Protective Equipment Gloves Gown Mask Goggles/Face Shield Shoe Covers