Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.  Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.  You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.  Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist as dictated by the Ohio revised code.  Be able to work in the following practice areas: medical/surgical, outpatient, and behavioral health  Be able to treat individuals through the life span. This professional person will be licensed by the State of Ohio and have completed an accredited training program to meet all educational requirements. 

Responsibilities

• Review Occupational Therapist’s plan of care and patient's medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.
• Confer with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program.
• Provide information to the patient about the proposed interventions, its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives.
• Administer treatment and therapeutic interventions, following the plan of care, and according to state laws, national associations, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Direct and supervise supportive personnel, delegating specific tasks to them and establishing channels of communication.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Communicate to the Occupational Therapist when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary and departmental meetings.
• Educate Occupational Therapy students as well as those in other health professions.
• Ensure personal performance reflects the LMHS mission, vision and standards of CARE.

Requirements

• Licensed by the State of Ohio.
• Completed an accredited training program to meet all educational requirements.
• Orient to department and follow attendance, maintain patient safety, confidentiality, dress code, work schedule, and communication skills.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Ensure personal performance reflects the mission, vision, standards of behavior and the service goals.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.  Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law