Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Inpatient - Omaha (7a-3p, Mon-Fri)

                                            
Are you a difference maker with the heart and commitment to provide world-class patient care? Do you want to be part of a team of the most talented caregivers and clinicians in the healthcare industry? If so, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals invites you to join us in our mission to provide groundbreaking rehabilitation care that provides our patients with the hope of being made whole.
At Madonna, you will experience heartfelt hospitality with unmatched innovation and education.  We believe in equipping you for excellence and investing in your success, both inside and outside of work.  While you are providing patients with life-changing care, you will be rewarded with competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefit packet, a generous paid time off plan, and wellness offerings as part of Madonnaâ??s commitment to your wellbeing. 
Our culture is based on the core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Teaching.  If you are looking for purpose-driven work guided by these values, find your career at Madonna!


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for implementing occupational therapy treatment for assigned patients under the supervision of an occupational therapist in order to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Responsible for providing quality patient care through discharge.  Responsible for assisting with specific assessment measures.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Work assignment will be on the patient care unit with collaborative strategies to promote occupational therapy within the unit setting between occupational therapy and nursing.
• Records pertinent patient information in order to document changes and comply with legal and ethical standards, including but not limited to daily charting.
• Contributes to the assessment process under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist; independently performs parts of assessment using standardized and criterion referenced tests.
• Records treatment charges, per facility guidelines.
• In coordination with a supervising occupational therapist, analyzes and revises treatment programs as needed to insure continuing appropriate intervention.
• Monitors patient's response to treatment and reports information to appropriate supervisor.
• Informs occupational therapist to co-sign discharge summaries, home assessments, plan of care, and home exercise program.
• Modifies therapeutic interventions to accommodate the age of the patient population within plan of care established by supervising therapist.
  SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong commitment & dedication to Madonna and the patients we serve
• Friendly, caring and professional demeanor to achieve an excellent patient/customer experience for individuals going through difficult experiences
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of rehabilitation patients and their families
  
  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Associate degree from an occupational therapy assistant program.
• Must possess current Nebraska licensure or temporary Nebraska license pending successful completion of licensing examination.
• CPR for Health Care Provider/CPR for Professional Rescuer preferred.
• Valid Nebraska driverâ??s license and proof of good driving record preferred.
  
  Madonna provides a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment.  Discrimination or harassment on the basis of a current or potential employee's race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, receipt of public assistance, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class specified under applicable local, state, or federal law is expressly prohibited.