Occupational Therapy Assistant Job In Alexandria, Louisiana
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant-Phys Med Therapy Pediatric-Full Time
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Therapy or Occupational Therapist, the Occupational Therapist’s Assistant has the responsibility and accountability for implementing care for patients referred for Occupational Therapy according to the plan of care established by an occupational therapist. Occupational Therapist’s Assistant is responsible for adhering to all standards of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing therapy care, supplies, equipment and education for their patient population. According to department’s Scope of Practice, this position requires providing services to the general patient population, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the physical, perceptual, and cognitive needs of the individuals served, and clear knowledge of activities of daily living. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and the Standards of Behavior. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Requirements:
- Graduate of School of Occupational Therapist Assistant program, minimum of Associate's degree.
- English required; bilingual preferred.
- Excellent with written and verbal communication skills.
- Physical rehabilitation experience preferred.
- Current Louisiana OTA License required.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time
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CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
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