Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Position 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

Education

• 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