What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cert Occup Therp Asst position at Regional One Health?
Cert Occup Therap Asst
A Brief Overview
Under supervision of Occupational Therapist, performs occupational therapy procedures to help acute or rehabilitative patients with mental or physical disabilities attain or regain physical or mental functioning in accordance with established polices and procedures.
What you will do
Qualifications
Physical Demands
Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
A Brief Overview
Under supervision of Occupational Therapist, performs occupational therapy procedures to help acute or rehabilitative patients with mental or physical disabilities attain or regain physical or mental functioning in accordance with established polices and procedures.
What you will do
- Prepares patients and performs treatment procedures in accordance with the principles and practices of Occupational and Rehab Therapy. * Directs and coordinates individual treatments by following a treatment plan for each patient evaluated by the Occupational Therapist to help patients regain or maintain both physical and mental functioning. * Performs delegated treatment procedures as devised by Occupational Therapist. * Encourages and motivates patients to participate in the treatment program by discussing and explaining their treatment goals and objectives. * Observes and assists with tests to determine patient’s functional level in performing activities of daily living. * Observes reactions and responses of patients to therapy/treatment procedures and reports observations to Occupational Therapist. * Provides instruction to patients concerning activities of daily living, proper use of wheelchairs, therapeutic exercise/activities, adaptive equipment, devices, braces and prosthetics, orthotics and home programs. Fabricates splints as needed. * Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. * Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. * Provides documentation by department policy of progress notes and discharge summaries. * Transports charts, equipment, specimen and supplies. * Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.
- Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
- Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with MEDCARE standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
- Provides support to therapist and other ancillary personnel to complete the initial and ongoing assessments of patients and to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and supervision of students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
- Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. * Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. * Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. * Supports and participates in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Assists in care and maintenance of equipment, instruments and supplies. Reports malfunctioning equipment and documents need for repair/maintenance, notifying manager as appropriate.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
- Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved program for Occupational Therapy Assistants Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates. Required
- COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant – Certified Upon Hire Required and
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
- Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Required and
- An ability and willingness to apply knowledge and skills and maintain clinical competency as required in treating acute and rehabilitative patients. Required
Physical Demands
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
