Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Job Description

  Position Summary
  
  EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
  COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
  
  As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
  
  We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
  
  Position Summary:Assists a physical or occupational therapist by providing treatment as prescribed by the therapist, maintaining notes of patient's progress, instructing patients in proper use of equipment and proper positioning for exercises, and determining adaptive equipment needs. Must be licensed.
  
  Job Requirement
  
  Education/Experience:Graduation from an accredited program for rehabilitation therapy assistant.
  
  Licensing/Certification Requirements:Must posses a valid Nevada license as Occupational Therapy Assistant (depending on area of assignment), or; valid license as Physical Therapy Assistant (depending on area of assignment). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  
  Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements
  
  Preferred:

  • A minimum of one (1) year recent acute care and/or rehab experience providing Occupational Therapy treatment as prescribed by the therapist
  • Completion of a minimum of one (1) clinical rotation in a similar facility
  • Must be available to work all shifts, including weekend, as needed.

  
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
  
  Knowledge of:
  Standards of care in occupational or physical therapy; Adaptive equipment and its appropriate application; Disabilities, diseases and the effects of each on the body; Neurological, physical and psychological development stages for assigned age groups; department and hospital safety policies and practices; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
  
  Skill in:
  
  Setting up and using equipment specific to therapy discipline; Performing general office duties; Operating a personal computer; Mobility, transfer, ADL and gait training with or without assistive devices; Using proper body mechanics; Communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
  
  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, and strength to examine and treat varied individuals, vision to use standard therapy equipment and read printed materials including a VDT screen; and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
  
  The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
  

  • Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"!https://www.nvpers.org/front
    • Vestingin the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
  • Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
  • Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
  • Nevada has no State Income Tax
  • No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

  
  As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
  
  We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
  
  THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  
  Closing Date/Time: 10/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

  • 702-383-2000

  Today, UMC is more than a hospital; it is a comprehensive academic medical center with a rich history of serving the community. UMC now offers the highest level of care in Nevada, providing a wide range of exclusive and specialized health care services to community members and visitors. UMC is home to Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center, only Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, only Burn Care Center and only Center for Transplantation. Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC serves as the state's only hospital to be recognized and accepted as an associate member of the Children's Hospital Association.

  Offering highly skilled physicians, nurses and staff members supported by the latest, cutting-edge technology, UMC and Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC continue to build upon their shared reputation for providing Nevada’s highest level of care.

  EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

  A hospital's success is measured by its employees. At UMC, our employees make us the leading healthcare provider in Southern Nevada. To show our appreciation for all their hard work and dedication, UMC offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to all full and part-time employees.

  Pension Retirement Plan Fully Paid by UMC!
  UMC pays the full contribution (28%) of your base pay each pay period into the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

  No Social Security Tax Withdrawal
  UMC employees have a higher net take home pay!

  Consolidated Annual Leave (Paid Time Off)
  27 days of paid time off per year! Full- and part-time employees begin accruing CAL time immediately based on the number of hours worked. CAL time is used for vacation, holidays, sick and personal time off.

  Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
  To be used for employee hospitalization, or illness that results in an absence of more than 16 consecutive work hours.

  Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Coverage
  UMC offers two plans for employee and dependent coverage: Clark County Self-Funded or Health Plan of Nevada HMO.

  Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer!

  Basic Life Insurance
  UMC provides basic life insurance for each employee and dependent.

  Tax Deferred Compensation Program
  Provided by MassMutual, UMC employees may make a pre-tax contribution through payroll deduction to this deferred compensation plan.

  Employee Assistance Program
  Counseling services available for employees and their immediate family members at no cost.

  Other benefits for eligible full-time and part-time UMC employees:

  Sign-On Bonus (select positions)
  No State Income Tax 
  Specialty Pay (selected areas)
  Cafeteria Discount
  Military Leave
  Credit Union   (Clark County Credit Union)
  On-Site Bank (US Bank)
  Direct Deposit and Payroll Deductions
  Employee Referral Program (selected positions)
  Free Parking (assigned parking spots available for a fee)
  Wellness Fair
  Recreational Discount Offers
  Free Shuttle Bus

     

   

   

   

   

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