Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - 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 organizational goals. The role includes patient care, treatment documentation, collaboration with the care team, patient and family education, and support for program operations. The position also contributes to training students and new staff, program development, and research activities as assigned.

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.

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.
Assist the occupational therapist in estimating equipment and supply needs and may participate in acquiring and inventorying these items.
Cover patients in the absence of other staff.
Document patient status and progress according to established internal and external time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Communicate with appropriate individuals to integrate occupational therapy treatment as necessary or directed.
Participate in educational programs for patients, their families, and health care workers regarding 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 requirements.
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 in software and hardware needed 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 and research activities as assigned.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff.
Help maintain clean and orderly treatment areas.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior, encourage and coach team members, promote teamwork and direct communication, 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 efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and interpreting information relevant to age-specific needs.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect; support opportunity, talent development, inclusion, collaboration, and education, and take action against discrimination.