Occupational Therapist Assistant- Acute Care- Flex

About the role

The Occupational Therapist Assistant performs selected procedures under the direction of a licensed Occupational therapist. Services are provided in compliance with regulations governing the practice of occupational therapy and during the course of treatment, takes into consideration the patient’s chronological and developmental ages.

Responsibilities

• Transforms healthcare by implementing individualized treatment programs based on the occupational therapist's evaluation, plan of care, physician orders, and patient age, developmental level, and functional needs.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and safeguards protected health information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable privacy regulations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Coordinates patient care through effective written and verbal communication with patients, families, occupational therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Documents patient treatment, progress, and related clinical activities in the medical record and completes required documentation in accordance with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation support staff, students, volunteers, contract staff, and other healthcare professionals to promote efficient clinical operations and quality patient care.
• Orients new employees and provides guidance to students, volunteers, support staff, and contract personnel as assigned.
• Participates in patient care initiatives and departmental activities, including performance improvement, program development and evaluation, continuing education, in-service presentations, committee participation, peer review, staff meetings, and new employee orientation.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and supports departmental cost containment initiatives through responsible use of resources.
• Exercises clinical judgment within the scope of certification, departmental policies, established protocols, physician orders, and the supervising occupational therapist's plan of care to provide safe, effective, age-appropriate treatment.
• Travels between Carilion facilities or patient homes as required to support operational needs.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree from an AOTA accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience: 4 years of experience required.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• AHA BLS-HCP required within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service and teamwork skills required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training