Occupational Therapy Asst.-H

Occupational Therapy Asst.

-H (Healthcare)

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.

This position is not a supervisory position.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read technical procedures; ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

The essential functions require standing and/or walking very frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching with hands and arms frequently; pushing/pulling very frequently; talking and/or hearing very frequently; tasting and/or smelling very frequently; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally;

close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.