Certified Occupational Therapist Asst

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

JOB CODE: 96

DEPARTMENT: OTA

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF REHAB

JOB SUMMARY: To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.

Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.

Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.

Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.

Supports and participates in department operations and development.

Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.

Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English

Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner

Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients and team members.

Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

Must be able to lift patients, medical equipment, supplies, etc. to 50 lbs.

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical

Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.