Occupational Therapy Assistant, Per Diem

Overview:

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Hours: Per Diem

Responsibilities:

• Assists the licensed Occupational Therapist in carrying out procedures and treatment programs. Communicates with the

• Observes and assesses patient reactions during treatment. Recognizes when treatment plans may need modification to

• Completes documentation to meet regulatory requirements including interventions provided in combination with patient

• Documents accurate charges on all patients on a timely basis.
• Initiates appropriate schedule changes on a timely basis.
• Provides treatments efficiently and effectively. Maintains acceptable productivity levels to minimize backlogs in patient

• Provides supervision and direction to Rehab Services Technicians in their performance of treatments as appropriate.
• Requests input from the supervising therapist when problems arise.
• Provides clinical instruction to students as needed.
• May provide in-service training as needed.
• Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements as applicable.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and on committees as requested.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times,, establishes high standards of customer service and

• Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients. Exhibits

• Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely and consistently uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. Attends all H.E.A.R.T trainings.
• Provides coverage when needed at other locations within Heywood Healthcare.
• Completes all Annual Mandatory Education requirements and any other required mandatory education. (i.e. malpractice)
• Participates in meeting Quality measures, tracking and reporting.
• All other duties and locations as assigned.

Statement Of Other Duties

This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Functional Demands

Physical Requirements:

and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).

Organizational Expectations

Behavioral Attributes:

The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, flexibility, concern for order, initiative, self-confidence, self control, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and information seeking.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an ATOA approved Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• BLS required or must obtain within 90 days of employment.

• State licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible.

• Prior experience with COTA preferred. New graduates will be considered.

• Knowledge of a variety of developmental disorders and therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with computers and software, with the ability to learn new software rapidly.