Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

About the role

Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Implements the treatment programs established by the OTR for assigned patients to identify, prevent, and to minimize physical disabilities and/or pain of patient.
• Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision.
• Reviews with supervising therapist all assigned patients, at least two times per week, in order to assure appropriateness of treatment plan, as monitored by supervision.
• Identifies and addresses psychological needs of patients and family. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Documents care and ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Participates in community education programs as needed.

Physical requirements

• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.