Merakey Jobs

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The occupational therapist assistant assists the occupational therapist in carrying out a patient’s established plan of care. The occupational therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for administering treatment modalities, exercises, and procedures as determined by the plan of care established by an occupational therapist and in accordance with the State of Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, in addition to established facility and departmental policies and procedures. The occupational therapist assistant works cooperatively with the patient’s team personnel in maintaining standards of professional practice and interdisciplinary teamwork to maintaining the highest degree of quality care.

What the COTA will need:

• Must be a graduate from an occupational therapy assisting program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

• Required: Associate’s Degree.

• State of Michigan Occupational Therapist Assistant License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date.

• American Heat Association BLS or equivalent.

What the COTA will do:

• The occupational therapist assistant assists the occupational therapist in carrying out a patient’s established plan of care. The occupational therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for administering treatment modalities, exercises, and procedures as determined by the plan of care.

• Utilizes a variety of modalities as appropriate to enhance patient progress. Instructs patients in varying programs appropriate to enhance performance and cultivate progress toward occupational therapy goals.

• Establishes an effective rapport with patients; interacts with them in a considerate and supportive manner. Responds to questions appropriately while providing adequate and accurate explanations.

• Communicates with and educates patients and their families regarding plan of care, home equipment recommendations, considerations for additional rehab, discharge planning, home exercise program, self-administered treatments, and family assistance.

• Remains well-informed of developments in Occupational Therapy; incorporates approved developments into clinical practice when applicable and appropriate.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran