Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Acute Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Assistant needed to join our Acute Rehab Team. The OTA is an integral part of our rehab team at the hospital and works one on one with patients recovering from medical and neurological disease/dysfunction, helping them regain their independence!

A Day in the Life of a Occupational Therapy Assistant

Works under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist performing duties to provide occupational therapy care and related tasks as delegated by the supervising occupational therapist. This position may also carry out routine occupational therapy functions such as supervision of aides and documentation of treatment progress.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Performs occupational therapy treatment of patients which includes direct application of modalities, instruction in the use of adaptive equipment, safety and instruction in therapeutic exercises per treatment plans established by the occupational therapist.
• Observes, records and reports to the occupational therapist and physician, when appropriate, the patient reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition; documents, in the patient record, appropriate data for the treatment(s) provided.
• Instructs other health team personnel, such as home health or occupational therapy aides and family members, in certain phases of occupational therapy with which they may assist the patient; attends care plan conferences when appropriate.
• Acknowledges orders and inputs charges into the computer as needed.
• Teaches educational classes for groups or individuals on topics relevant to occupational therapy.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to assess, evaluate, explain, teach, problem solve using critical thinking; and perform calculations

Here is What You Need:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant school
• Wyoming Occupational Therapy Assistant license
• PACE: One (1) or more years of documented experience working with frail or elderly population
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!