Kettering Health Network

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Kettering - Inpatient Therapy - FT/Days

Posted Date 12 months ago(12/22/2023 9:45 AM)
Job ID
2023-46796
Job Category
Rehabilitation
Job Type
Full-Time
Shift
First Shift
Department
437010 - Inpatient Therapy
FTE
72 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 0.90
Job Code
117221

Overview

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Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

 

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Campus Overview

Kettering Health Main Campus

  • Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
  • The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
  • In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
  • Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
  • Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
  • Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
  • Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
  • 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Occupational Therapy Assistant is a licensed professional who provides treatment for patients in accordance with state and national practice acts. In cooperation with the referral source & occupational therapist, provides therapy treatment designed to improve function, decrease pain, and/or prevent disability. Communicates changes in the patient's condition and/or needs to the occupational therapist to ensure updates to the treatment plan and goals. Major tasks and duties include, but are not limited to: direct patient care, day to day patient scheduling, supervision of occupational therapy assistant students, consultation with physicians and other team members, documentation in the electronic medical record, quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI), clinical education, guest relations, and billing for patient services rendered and other duties as assigned.

 
Minimum Education
Graduation from an accredited school for Occupational therapy assistant required.
 
Required Licenses
[Ohio, United States] Occupational Therapy Assistant and Aide
Must be licensed by the State of Ohio
 
Required Skills
NBCOT Certification Preferred
CPR certified
Ability to perform therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care. Ability to communicate with supervising physical therapist, patients, physicians and staff.
Ability to delegate appropriate treatment activities to supportive personnel.
Knowledge of and ability to use therapy equipment.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, documentation in electronic medical record.
Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.

 

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