What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Genesis Healthcare System?
Position Details
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Department :
Occupational Therapy
Overview of Position :
Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing structured treatment of patients as directed by a licensed Occupational Therapist. Provides group and / or individual treatments to a variety of diagnostic categories and ages.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Completes annual competencies as appropriate to position including age specific competencies.
2. Demonstrates excellence in written communication / documentation that is accurate, complete, timely, legible, and consistent with department documentation policies and regulatory agencies.
3. Reviews diagnostic data and its clinical relevance when treating patients and considers current presentation of past medical / clinical history.
4. Provides treatment interventions based on a treatment plan and goals established for the patient.
5. Initiates patient care activities in reasonable / timely manner and strictly adheres to department guidelines regarding a patient’s treatment schedule.
6. Ensures patient charges are accurately captured and submitted within 24 hours of treatment.
7. Completes program specialist competency / checklist of expectations, as appropriate to current position. (In-Patient and Work Hardening only)
8. Demonstrates willingness and competency to be cross-trained as appropriate to credentials, licensure, and scope of practice and department need.
9. Assists with orientation of new staff and / or students.
10. Performs other functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Associate Degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant Program.
2. Completion of specialized training and successful passing of OTA Boards.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Minimum of one clinical rotation in a Rehabilitation Services setting (e.g., Acute Rehab, SNF, Acute Medical, Outpatient, Home Health, and / or Behavioral Health).
5. Current Ohio license and certification by the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy.
6. Valid drivers license and proof of auto liability insurance (HomeCare).
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
- Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
- Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
- Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
- Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
- Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
- Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
- Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
- Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
- Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients / families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal / external customers)
3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to lift, move, ambulate, or maneuver patients (minimum of 50 lbs) to administer therapy is required.
2. Ability to observe, hear, analyze, and interpret patient responses to evaluate progress is required.
3. Ability to read, write, and explain moderately complex information to other hospital / HomeCare staff.
4. Ability to deal with aggressive patients both physically and verbally (Behavioral Health and HomeCare requirement)
5. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays, and emergency shifts as required.
6. Employee may be required to travel to other floors, hospital locations, campuses, and / or to drive to other locations.
7. Must walk on uneven terrain; drive automobile and travel to multiple sites. (HomeCare Requirement)
Benefits include :
