Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Full time

Pure Health • Albuquerque, NM

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist, following PureHealth policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. The role serves in a post-acute setting and supports inpatient and outpatient assessment and treatment, customer education, documentation, and coordination with the healthcare team. Team members are expected to contribute to PureHealth’s collaborative Teams of Excellence culture and comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Requirements

• Active license required.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Positive communication skills, maturity, and patience.
• Proficiency in English, with good verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions.
• Must take action on observed needs and maintain first impression perfection.
• Ability to regularly talk and hear; stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop throughout the day; and frequently lift or move items over 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to inpatient and outpatient assessments under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide interventions in accordance with and contribute to patient-focused treatment plans under the Occupational Therapist’s direction.
• Complete daily charges, progress notes, and other reports accurately, legibly, and on time, in accordance with department standards.
• Monitor the therapeutic benefit of treatment and modify it appropriately.
• Assess and address customer and family learning needs, provide education at an appropriate level, and document education according to department standards.
• Coordinate and communicate with healthcare team members and other interested parties on matters such as provider updates and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit through annual competency assessments.
• Organize and adjust schedules according to department workload and customer caseload to meet productivity targets, and promptly inform the immediate supervisor about caseload activities or problems.
• Provide input on department operations, including program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, and operational and capital budgets.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Corporate Compliance Program, licensing requirements, and professional competencies.
• Maintain productivity expectations and advance customers through therapy as indicated.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Maintain quality and timely documentation and demonstrate referrals to PureHealth’s Outpatient Department.
• Follow facility policies, including its no-smoking policy, and HIPAA procedures for the privacy and security of protected health information.
• Report suspected violations of the company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to the facility CEO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed