Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Sherman

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Sherman, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides treatment to occupational therapy patients under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist and according to established treatment plans and procedures. The role helps patients regain physical abilities and function and increase functional skills and independence. It also includes related clerical and service duties, patient scheduling, maintaining treatment areas and equipment, and supporting staff with occupational therapy programs and adaptive equipment. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited college, or equivalent level of knowledge ordinarily acquired through completion of that degree.
Current license or registration as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of hire.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Assist the Occupational Therapist in developing and implementing individual patient occupational therapy care plans, and carry out daily assignments to meet treatment goals.
Provide daily care to assigned patients and guide them through prescribed passive, assistive, and resistive exercises.
Apply prescribed heat-, light-, water-, and electricity-based treatments and modalities when competent and equipment is available.
Assist patients with activities of daily living retraining and perform other therapeutic activities, such as massage and body mechanics.
Observe patients during treatment, note significant condition changes, seek Occupational Therapist assistance when appropriate, and refer patients for re-evaluation as necessary.
Document patient responses and progress in charts and prepare referrals as requested by the Occupational Therapist.
Communicate regularly with the Occupational Therapist about program design, implementation, and progress; participate in Occupational Therapy Assistants' meetings.
Advise professional team members about patient progress and treatment effectiveness and suggest revisions to treatment plans when appropriate.
Serve as a resource to staff on occupational therapy programs and train staff on adaptive equipment and treatment plans.
Clean and maintain treatment areas and equipment, follow sterile procedures and guidelines, verify equipment is working properly, and report needed repairs.
Assist with patient scheduling, daily schedule preparation, and maintenance of the occupational therapy patient census.
Follow the organization's mission and ethical standards; treat employees, patients, and business partners respectfully and foster teamwork.
Maintain attendance and punctuality; communicate effectively; attend staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings.
Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively; organize workload to complete responsibilities in a timely manner; observe infection-control and standard precautions.
Perform related duties as required.