What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Amergis Healthcare Staffing?
Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking an COTA to provide occupational therapy services including treatment, implementation, standardized assessment data, and documentation. Currently have 2 part time openings.
Responsibilities:
Provides interventions to impact patient’s functional ability (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc) as delegated by the Occupational Therapist
Understands the role of therapy in the context of the patient’s age, total needs perspective and Environment
Participates in the ongoing assessment of the home environment for equipment needs, and the reduction of barriers or safety risks (if applicable)
Teaches new skills or retrains patients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury
Consistently reports to the Occupational Therapist regarding patient progress/status to promote modification of treatment program
Ensures that patient/family understands when and how to receive further treatment
Maintains timely, legible, and efficient patient-care documentation
Notes remain concise, pertinent and meet departmental documentation standards
Instructs patient and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment and/or splints to improve function.
Ensures equipment is in good working order
Trains patient and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
May utilize physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
Identifies patient and/or family/caregiver needs for other supportive services and notifies the Occupational Therapist, and/or Director of Clinical Services and/or case manager.
Reports patient’s reactions(s) to treatment or change(s) in condition to the physician and/or Director of Clinical services or designee and Occupational Therapist
Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based on the progress toward goals and responses to treatment
Participates in discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services if needed.
Participates in case conferences, meetings and in-service education
According to knowledge level, may provide in-service education programs for other disciplines, as necessary
Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current certification or license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for the state of Rhode Island
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy Assistant required
Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
One (1) year of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred
Home care and/or facility setting preferred
Current record of PPD or chest x-ray results
Current CPR certification
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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