What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant - Pediatric Intensive Feeding Program position at Corewell Health?
Scope of Work
Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability. Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education. Prefer candidates with feeding experience.
Standard Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree accredited therapy assistant program
- Therapy assistance experience Preferred
- Experience in neurological injury, TBI, and Spinal Cord injury (based on Spectrum Health entity) Preferred
- LIC-Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - STATE_MI #N/A Upon Hire
- CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire required
- LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines
Upon Hire required - CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Mary Free Bed - 360 Lafayette SE - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Peds Feeding Program HDVCH - Medical Group WestEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8:00am - 4:30pmDays Worked
Monday -FridayWeekend Frequency
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