Must pass an annual competency assessment conducted by a physical/occupational therapist.
Completes documentation in a timely manner, with clear indications of progress towards functional goals.
Implements individual treatment plan as defined by the supervising therapist.
Performs therapy treatment procedures as indicated and safely.
Provides instruction to team regarding patients functional needs as needed.
Contacts supervising therapist for changes in treatment plan and program.
Trains patient and/or patient's family/caregiver regarding patients care need during functional daily activities.
Secures equipment for patients use in all settings, and makes necessary fitting adjustments.
Completes daily charges.
Participates in continuing education to remain current in new treatment procedures, active in providing in-services to department staff.
Meets/exceeds productivity requirement.
Services provided are age appropriate. Therapists providing services to infants, children, and adolescents will ensure that treatment includes modalities and equipment appropriate to the developmental level of the patient.
Attends required meetings for the department and Kaweah Health.
Meets or exceeds requirements for the given practice settings set forth by appropriate regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, etc.).
Additional
Assists with day to day operations of the department as needed.
Participates in employee evaluation process via peer reviews as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$32.00 -$48.00
If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Work Shift
Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
Department
7794 OT-KHRH/SNF
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) performs components of occupational therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising occupational therapist. The OTA helps in the planning and implementing patients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.
Kaweahhealth · Visalia, CA