Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled Nursing Unit S-PACC - PRN - Ochsner West

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

16d

About The Position

Provides routine occupational therapy treatment as assigned according to a plan of care established by a licensed Occupational Therapist. Provides direct patient care after evaluation by a licensed Occupational Therapist and documents patient progress in daily progress notes and/or summaries to physicians. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The job description summarizes the role and may be amended or supplemented at the employer’s discretion.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Eligibility for state occupational therapy assistant licensure by examination and a current state license before the start date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Good organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

Current occupational therapy assistant license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Perform occupational therapy treatments prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
Communicate and document changes in a patient’s status and inform the therapist when a patient requires reassessment.
Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in staff and committee projects.
Achieve productivity levels established by administration.
Educate and train others within the discipline.
Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.