Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

WVU Medicine

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. Implements treatment programs for assigned patients to identify, prevent, and minimize physical disabilities and/or pain. Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling. Documents all treatments according to department policies and procedures. Reviews with supervising therapist all assigned patients at least two times per week to assure appropriateness of treatment plan. Identifies and addresses psychological needs of patients and family. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in the formation of the plan of care. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. Documents care and ensures patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in community education programs as needed. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, completes annual required education related to specialty accreditation.

Requirements

Current or temporary Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure as required by the state where services will be performed: MD: Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Temporary License through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
OH: Occupational Therapy Assistant through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board
PA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Temporary License through Pennsylvania Department of State
WV: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Limited Permit through West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

Implements the treatment programs established by the OTR for assigned patients to identify, prevent, and to minimize physical disabilities and/or pain of patient.
As appropriate to setting, determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision.
Reviews with supervising therapist all assigned patients, at least two times per week, in order to assure appropriateness of treatment plan, as monitored by supervision.
Identifies and addresses psychological needs of patients and family.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Documents care and ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
Participates in community education programs as needed.
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.