Contact: Elsa Martinez
Phone: 219-932-2300 ext. 33194
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Company Overview

Saint Margaret Mercy is proud to align with the world-renowned Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to provide comprehensive rehabilitation care in Northwest Indiana.

Rehabilitation services will be provided by an accomplished team of health professionals, including physiatrists, which are physicians that specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, recreational and developmental therapists, audiologists and rehabilitation nurses. This partnership will service more than 400 inpatients per year.

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Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:  The Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible to the Department Director for the performance of occupational therapy services.  All services are rendered under physician within the guidelines of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Hospital policy under direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.  Assists Occupational Therapist in evaluation process and implements occupational therapy care plan and programs to improve, restore, and enhance performance in activities of daily living and functional mobility.  Performs documentation and quality improvement as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

 

Demonstrates fidelity to Saint Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center’s mission; displays a high regard for human life and respects the dignity, uniqueness, worth, and rights of each individual.

 

The Occupational Therapy Assistant is required to be qualified to provide care for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

 

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Job Requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/FORMAL TRAINING:

Graduate from an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum. Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Indiana. CPR certification required.

 

 

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Previous Occupational Therapy experience desired.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have thorough knowledge of use, care, and operation of equipment used in Occupational Therapy.
  • Must be able to learn and apply hospital policies and regulations relative to care and treatment of patients. 
  • Must be able to exercise initiative and judgement in administering treatments; interpreting patient’s reactions and documenting treatments and results.

 

 

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