Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - FT - Day Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The work involves the application of prescribed Occupational Therapy program principles in institutions for acute and long-term care. The incumbent is responsible for planning and administering Occupational Therapy treatment to patients in accordance with a physician's referral and/or established rehabilitation goals. The incumbent instructs and supervises technical personnel in assisting with treatments and follow-up procedures. Work is performed under the general supervision of higher ranking professional Occupational Therapy staff with leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in developing and carrying out the prescribed rehabilitation programs for individual patients. Supervision may be exercised over students performing occupational therapy services.

Requirements

Possession of a license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment
Possession of a Limited Permit to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment and licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department within one year and maintenance of license throughout duration of appointment
Working knowledge of principles, procedures, terminology and equipment of Occupational Therapy
Ability to perform therapeutic activities
Ability to stimulate and maintain patients' interest in their therapy program
Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instruction
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency
Ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications
Sound professional judgment
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Possession of Occupational Therapy Assistant certification (see Note) as issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) within one (1) year of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment
Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider within sixty (60) days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment
Completion of New York State Office of Mental Health-Bureau of Education and Workforce Development (BEWD) certified safety program within three (3) months of appointment and participation in annual re-training
Permanent appointments made to licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant titles at ECMCC prior to March 1, 2018, are not required to maintain NBCOT certification and shall remain deemed qualified for this title.

Responsibilities

Treats patients by instructing them in routine activities and activities of daily living
Confers with and instructs other health care workers and patient's family in treatment program techniques
Evaluates and reviews pertinent data relating to overall treatment planning and evaluation
Administers standard evaluations
Elicits information regarding existing skills and capacities
Identifies appropriate treatment goals and the type of remedial activity to be utilized
Prepares written and oral reports on patients’ progress
Assists in training Occupational Therapy students
Assists in planning and development of Occupational Therapy programs for specific disability groups
Maintains Occupational Therapy equipment and inventory of departmental supplies
Assists in carrying out program goals for assigned patient through the application of therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain functional abilities
Performs ADL assessments
Verifies written medical orders for Occupational Therapy
Assists in orientation, instruction and supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistant students
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops related to Occupational Therapy
Assists in ordering, storing and inventory of supplies and equipment
Fabricates and/or repairs adaptive equipment and splints
Attends conferences and clinics relating to patient care