Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant

• Archbold Living Camilla Position Description Education Requirements: Graduate of an accredited two-year occupational therapy assistant program. # Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Georgia.
  
  Experience: Prior professional experience is preferred, especially in a long-term care setting, but not required. Required Skills: Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent required# Certification must be maintained while in position. # Knowledge of disabling conditions and their effects on the sensory, motor, psychosocial and cognitive status of an individual consistent with the age of the person served. # Sound knowledge of treatment procedures in occupational therapy taking into consideration the patient#s age and disabling condition.
  
  Ability to understand and implement a plan of care and recognize the need for intervention by the OT. # Physical capability to assist patients in practicing skills in mobility and exercise. # Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other health care personnel, the patient, family and community members. # Basic knowledge of the regulations guiding the practice of occupational therapy in Georgia. Physical Demands: Clinical work is of moderate demand, physically and mentally. Physical demands require patient and equipment lifting, working in standing and kneeling positions, on the floor and on mats.# Perks/Benefits: (for eligible employees): Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization Medical / Dental Retirement Plan PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists.

Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla. For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.# You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people.

You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living. We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees: Work/Life Balance Planning for the Future Low-Cost Prescriptions Health # Wellness Benefits Planning for Life#s Unexpected Moments Helping You to Advance Your Career Mission To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities. Vision A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care

Occupational Therapy (OT) Assistant

• Archbold Living Camilla

Position Description

Education Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited two-year occupational therapy assistant program.

Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in the state of Georgia.

Experience:

Prior professional experience is preferred, especially in a long-term care setting, but not required.

Required Skills:

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent required

Certification must be maintained while in position.

Knowledge of disabling conditions and their effects on the sensory, motor, psychosocial and cognitive status of an individual consistent with the age of the person served.

Sound knowledge of treatment procedures in occupational therapy taking into consideration the patient's age and disabling condition.

Ability to understand and implement a plan of care and recognize the need for intervention by the OT.

Physical capability to assist patients in practicing skills in mobility and exercise.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other health care personnel, the patient, family and community members.

Basic knowledge of the regulations guiding the practice of occupational therapy in Georgia.

Physical Demands:

Clinical work is of moderate demand, physically and mentally.

Physical demands require patient and equipment lifting, working in standing and kneeling positions, on the floor and on mats.

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists.

Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people.

You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance

• Planning for the Future

• Low-Cost Prescriptions

• Health & Wellness Benefits

• Planning for Life's Unexpected Moments

• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care