What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Outpatient position at Riverside Health?
Newport News, Virginia
Overview
An Occupational Therapy Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Occupational Therapy Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with health professionals and ancillary staff.
What You Will Do
Education
Overview
An Occupational Therapy Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Occupational Therapy Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with health professionals and ancillary staff.
What You Will Do
- Follows the plan of care and performs COTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
- Prepares treatment areas to include setting up equipment. Cleans treatment areas and equipment.
- Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
- Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
- Assists in the evaluation of patients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations. Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
- Provides patient education on interventions.
Education
- Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
- Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (Required)
- 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) (Required)
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)
