Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

West Tennessee Healthcare•Greendale, WI

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About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides competent, age-specific services under the direction and supervision of the patient’s therapist of record. Services include selected assessment, implementation of treatment programs, discharge planning, documentation, and communication. The assistant requires routine supervision, with the therapist of record available through easy communication. The role may involve exposure to human waste, body fluids, and infectious diseases. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
License to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and adjust the daily schedule to make optimal use of available time, space, and equipment and provide effective treatment.
Use appropriate treatment techniques, based on current information and standards of practice, for selected diagnoses and to carry out the plan of treatment.
Maintain sufficient supplies and materials in working order for each treatment session.
Keep the treatment area clean and organized.
Use appropriate tests and measurements for the patient’s age and problems to accurately understand the patient’s needs.
Develop objective, measurable goals supported by the evaluation.
Develop a treatment plan supported by the goals.
Reevaluate and redefine goals and the treatment plan according to the patient’s needs and department policies and procedures.
Meet productivity expectations for the applicable cost center or clinic.
Participate in assigned related activities, potentially including educational activities, teaching classes for the public or peers, health or community fairs, and marketing services to the relevant market.