Occup Therapy Asst - Outpatient Therapy
About The Position
The Occupational Therapy Assistant is a licensed professional who provides treatment for patients in accordance with state and national practice acts. In cooperation with the referral source & occupational therapist, provides therapy treatment designed to improve function, decrease pain, and/or prevent disability. Communicates changes in the patient's condition and/or needs to the occupational therapist to ensure updates to the treatment plan and goals. Major tasks and duties include, but are not limited to: direct patient care, day to day patient scheduling, supervision of occupational therapy assistant students, consultation with physicians and other team members, documentation in the electronic medical record, quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI), clinical education, guest relations, and billing for patient services rendered and other duties as assigned. Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school for Occupational therapy assistant required.
- Must be licensed by the State of Ohio
- NBCOT Certification Preferred
- CPR certified
- Ability to perform therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care.
- Ability to communicate with supervising physical therapist, patients, physicians and staff.
- Ability to delegate appropriate treatment activities to supportive personnel.
- Knowledge of and ability to use therapy equipment.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, documentation in electronic medical record.
- Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Hand Therapy preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Direct patient care
- Day to day patient scheduling
- Supervision of occupational therapy assistant students
- Consultation with physicians and other team members
- Documentation in the electronic medical record
- Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI)
- Clinical education
- Guest relations
- Billing for patient services rendered
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
