Occupational Therapy Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the occupational therapist's direct supervision, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant treats patients according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician and/or Occupational Therapists.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Knowledgeable of professional standards and utilizes during treatment.

 Appropriately reports abnormalities, changes in patient condition, or unusual circumstances in a timely manner to supervising OT, nurse and/or the Director of Rehabilitation.

 Carries out the plan of care as outlined by the supervising OT and approved by a physician.

 Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment to control the spread of infection.

 Maintains the cleanliness of utilized instruments and equipment per hospital policy.

 Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy equipment utilized in different procedures, for example, e-stim, ultrasound, etc.

 Utilizes resources appropriately and uses and maintains equipment in order to prolong working life.

 Completes all required documentation of patient care according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines.

 Provides evidence-based treatments to age-appropriate patients.

 Accepts direction from supervisors and other management team members positively and professionally.

 Communicates with the Occupational Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation, physicians, and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.

 Participates as necessary in patient care conferences, rehab meetings, and other meetings as assigned.

 Participates in In-Service Training Programs.

 Participates in discharge planning.

 Establish and instruct caregivers and patients in patient-specific maintenance programs, DME, and safety.

 Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence.

 Records daily treatments and charges with respect to department policy.

 Communicates with the Director of Rehabilitation regarding department programs, goals, objectives, problems, and successes.

 Adheres to department productivity standards.

 Interacts professionally with other clinical staff

 Communicates issues or concerns regarding department or patient to supervising OT

 Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Occupational Therapy Schools.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

 Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association accredited school of COTA

EXPERIENCE:

 Preferred six (6) months experience working in a hospital/rehabilitation setting

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

 Current Licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Practice

 Certified in AHA BLS and Facility approved Behavioral Intervention Training (SAMA)

 Maintain current certification in good standing during employment with this facility, or obtain within 90 days of hire