What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Mille Lacs Health System?
Summary
Conducts medically prescribed Occupational Therapy and treatments with Mille Lacs Health System and outside as assigned. Practices with the patient as the focus, striving for achievement of optimal quality of care at all times.
Job Duties
The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
- Administers treatment complying with the MN OT Practice Act and facility and department policies and procedures. *
- Follows an individualized plan of care with appropriate measurable short-term and long-term goals and expected functional outcomes. *
- Consults with the Occupational Therapist and other related medical disciplines regularly concerning treatment plans, progression or regression of anticipated goals, and discharge planning.
- Assures continuity of optimal quality of occupational therapy care to patients. *
- Set up necessary equipment needed to complete cares throughout the day. *
Required Education and Experience
- Current license to practice occupational therapy in the state of Minnesota.
- Ability to work in a team setting and establish good rapport with co-workers.
- Adaptability and flexibility to changing work situations and schedules.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Possession of attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full time, 36-40 hours/week
