Occupational Therapist Assistant; PRN

Upper Valley Medical Center

Occupational Therapist Assistant – PRN: 7:30 am – 6 pm or 8 am – 6:30 pm (varies), Troy, OH

Under the General Supervision of the Department Supervisor in Rehabilitation Services and according to established policies and procedures, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will

• report/discuss patient’s status during consultation with Occupational Therapist; take initiative in communicating patient changes and scheduling consultations in a timely manner; confer with Occupational Therapist prior to initiating change in an established treatment program; administer patient treatment based upon established evaluation or reassessment; complete required documentation in a timely fashion; maintain productivity at department standard; delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel;
  
  participate in case management of patient’s rehabilitation services; perform non-clinical tasks and demonstrate work habits to support effective daily operation; participate in one to two departmental, hospital, or community programs/meetings; teach, orient, train, supervise, and mentor co-workers, new employees, volunteers, observers, and at least one student annually.

• Associate Degree from an accredited two-year college program for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants required.
• Currently licensed as a COTA in the state of Ohio required.
• Requires effective communication and the analytical skills necessary to implement planned treatment programs, identifying changes in patient’s condition, and adjusting activities accordingly.
• Demonstrates acceptable work performance by exhibiting a positive and constructive attitude, initiative, dependability, cooperation, and skill in verbal and written expression.
• Abides by the Code of Ethical Conduct as defined by the Code of Ethics by the AOTA.
• CPR certification within six months of employment.