Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN - Acute Care at AAH

Department:

37501 High Point Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

various

Pay Range

$40.00 - $40.00

Position Highlights:

Location: High Point, North Carolina
Full Time

What We Offer:

Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.

What You'll Need:

Completion of an Accredited in Occupational Therapist Assistant Curriculum with skills competency and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of the Occupational Therapy profession
Completion of an Accredited in Occupational Therapist Assistant Curriculum with skills competency and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of the Occupational Therapy profession

What You'll Do:

Assists in the ongoing development of the Rehab Services department and program through defining the philosophy and objectives, performance improvement, policy and procedure development, marketing, etc. as requested. Participates in one Rehab work group. Assists in professional growth of co-workers through providing cross training and program development (i.e. conducts one in service/year, acts in mentor role, etc.).
Participates in two department and/or hospital education, promotion and/or advocacy activities within the community.
Maintains an Efficient and Effective Work Schedule
Maintains workload that is consistent with other staff members including distribution of patients to other staff. Willingly accepts new patients and assignments.
Utilizes allotted time and resources effectively to accomplish goals. Able to prioritize and/or reorganize workload in response to stat or heavy workload. Offers assistance to coworkers during times of fluctuating census. Able to perform several tasks simultaneously.
Effectively solicits help from others when necessary. Initiates correction of minor problems as they occur.
Completes documentation according to established guidelines.
Submits appropriate charges by 9:00 am of the following business day (exception – end of month charges by end of day).
Implements treatment plans established by the Occupational Therapist appropriate to the population served. Develops and implements treatment plans appropriate to the population served.
Provides therapeutic intervention appropriate to the population served. Performs technical skills appropriate to the population served.
Monitors patient progress and informs the Occupational Therapist of a change in patient status. Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, modifies therapeutic intervention as needed and appropriate for the population served.
Communicates with patient and family in a manner that can be understood by the population served. Provides education appropriate to the population served.
Participates in discharge planning appropriate to the population served. Provides clinical supervision of Aide as appropriate in the delivery of patient care.
Competent in required job skills and knowledge Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills Keeps abreast of current developments
Acts under supervision of PT for plans of care Displays understanding of how job relates to others Uses resources effectively
Adapts to changes in the work environment Manages competing demands
Accepts criticism and feedback
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation Organization Support
Follows policies and procedures
Supports organization's goals and values Displays commitment to excellence
Actively participates in process improvement activities Patient Care
Monitors, documents and discusses patient’s response/ongoing progress with evaluating therapist Bases care decisions on plan of care
Provides and documents ongoing patient/family/caregiver education
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Applies feedback to improve performance Reports potentially unsafe conditions
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality Practices infection control and universal precautions
Balances team and individual responsibilities Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views Gives and welcomes feedback
Contributes to building a positive team spirit Puts success of team above own interests
Provides clinical supervision of students, as appropriate, in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates competency in Inpatient, Acute, and one additional program.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds.
Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms.
Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.