Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN - Sub Acute Rehab

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

23h

About The Position

Provides occupational therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, an occupational therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with program strategic objectives and goals and organizational objectives. The role includes providing age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and patient-specific needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Licensure with the State of Michigan.
Physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments.
Possess and maintain BLS certification to meet department or program protocol.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess patient status and identify age-specific care needs.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Assist the occupational therapist with treatment planning and evaluation procedures.
Assist the occupational therapist in treating patients using modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
Provide verbal or written feedback to the primary occupational therapist about significant observations or changes in a patient's condition, reaction, or response to treatment.
Help estimate equipment and supply needs and may participate in acquiring and inventorying these items.
Provide patient coverage in the absence of other staff.
Document patient status and progress according to established time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Communicate with appropriate others to integrate occupational therapy treatment as necessary or as directed.
Participate in educational programs for patients, families, and health care workers about treatment procedures, functional activities, and home programs.
Participate in patient care conferences as requested and in meetings and in-services as assigned.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and infection control.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations.
Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system after cross-training orientation, as requested.
Support program operations as assigned and function as a patient advocate.
Demonstrate competence with relevant software and hardware required for job responsibilities.
Follow Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers, and community members.
Serve as a clinical instructor for occupational therapist assistant students; supervise, teach, and evaluate students' and volunteers' skills, and communicate with participating universities about student skill levels.
Serve as a resource person in the area of expertise.
Participate in program development or research activities as assigned.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff.
Help maintain clean and orderly treatment areas.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and behavioral standards, and encourage, coach, and monitor these standards in team members.
Promote teamwork and direct communication with coworkers and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions, promoting patient and family satisfaction, and participating in departmental customer-service monitoring and reporting.