Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Colorado City Texas USA,Healthcare

Location: Colorado City

Department

Mitchell County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center/Mitchell County Hospital District

Reports To

Director of Rehabilitation Services

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
CPR certification.
Physical Requirements:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident’s abilities.
• Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities

General

Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.

Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.

Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.

Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.

Supports and participates in department operations and development.

Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.

Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plan.

Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.

Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.

Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate experience functioning as a team player.

Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills, which elicit positive and productive outcomes.

Demonstrate philosophy of caring and compassion for residents, family members, fellow employees and community served by this organization while maintaining mental toughness.

Demonstrate commitment to continued self-improvement, honesty, integrity and character, which reflects an atmosphere of professionalism in proving quality work

Work Schedule

Hours and days may vary based on current resident case load.

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