What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network?
JOB SUMMARY
Promote health, prevent disability, and promote occupational performance in all areas of living by restoring physical capabilities and/or using adaptation/compensation by assisting in evaluation, planning re-evaluation and discharge and by providing intervention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Clinical Skills
Delivers quality care
Pursues educational opportunities
Shares knowledge with others
Uses a wide variety of techniques & technologies
Customizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive)
Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching)
Routinely communicates results of treatments and issues with supervising PT/OT
Follows care plan as developed and consults supervising therapist regarding changes or deviations prior to adjustment if appropriate.
Documentation
Uses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate care
Completes documentation on the date of service
Interventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule)
Demonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients)
Program development & involvement
Staff & student development
Embraces change and promotes positive work environment
PROTECTS CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.
COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for occupational therapy including code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and AOTA.
By providing appropriate supervision to rehabilitation aides, students and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required
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