Assistant-Occupational Therapy I

Baptist Memorial Health Care

  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJonesboro, AR

    Description

    Overview

    Job Summary

    Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in   discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional  licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces  other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed  assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.  Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required Population Served

     

    Job Responsibilities 

    Job Responsibilities

    • Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist

    • Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and

    referral to community resources.

    • Contributes to the development of staff and students.

    • Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery

    • Completes assigned goals

     

    Specifications

    Experience

    Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

    Education

    Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired



     

     

    Training

    Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

    Special Skills

    Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

    Basic Skills. Computer Literacy

    Licensure

    Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

    Licensed as an Occupational  Therapy Assistant in state of  practice.

     

    Reporting Relationships

    Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated)to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. 

    Reporting Relationships

    No

     

    Work Environment

    Functional Demands

    Label                          Short Description    Full Description

    Sedentary                  Very light energy 

    level

    Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,  stretcher)

    Medium                      High energy level       Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on

    bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

    Heavy                        Very high energy 

    level

    Functional Demands Rating

    Medium



     

     

    Activity Level Throughout Workday 

    Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation



     

     

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

    Frequent

    Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

    Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

    Frequent

    Sensory Requirements

    Color  Discrimination

    No                              Accurate                    Accurate

    Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

    Anticipated

    Environmental Requirements - Chemical

    Anticipated

    Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

    Anticipated

    Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

    Anticipated

    Environmental Requirements - Radiation

    Anticipated

    Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations



     

     

    Anticipated

    Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

    Anticipated

    Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

    Anticipated

    Environmental Requirements - Other


     

     

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