Per Diem Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

OhioHealth•North Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

This position assists staff Occupational Therapists in accordance with Ohio Occupational Therapy Board laws and rules. Following the established plan of care, the occupational therapist assistant provides patient treatment and patient and family instruction, participates in discharge planning, and may assist with occupational therapy evaluations as appropriate. The assistant documents in the medical record, communicates with the multidisciplinary team, and collaborates with the supervising occupational therapist, including identifying when reassessment may be needed. The role helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes, serves as a clinical instructor for students, and participates in department functions. The position is in inpatient rehabilitation. Direct patient care accounts for 90–100% of the role, while indirect patient care and department functions account for 1–10%. The job requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of the organization’s High Reliability Organization practices. Duties may change and include other work requested by management.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
Current occupational therapy assistant licensure in the State of Ohio.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Understanding of commonly treated disease processes.
Ability to perform assigned assessment portions only when competence has been demonstrated.

Nice To Haves

New graduates with very good references are considered.

Responsibilities

Administer portions of patient assessments assigned by the supervising occupational therapist, when competent to do so.
Treat patients after evaluation according to the plan of care and use appropriate treatment techniques.
Request updates or revisions to the plan of care as needed.
Meet the department’s productivity expectations.
Instruct patients and caregivers or family members.
Recommend durable medical equipment required for discharge.
Share relevant information with physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
Participate in multidisciplinary patient care planning and assessment of discharge readiness.
Document applicable evaluation portions, progress toward goals, discharge plans, continuity of care, and other relevant information for the care team and involved medical and insurance parties.
Supervise patient assignments and duties of rehabilitation technicians.
Participate in department quality improvement through data collection and team and staff meetings.
Assume duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed.
Help orient new staff members.
Serve as a clinical instructor for affiliating OTA students.
Advocate for the occupational therapy discipline on the multidisciplinary team.
Represent the department at problem-solving and committee meetings.
Perform other duties as requested by management.