Occupation Therapy Assistant

Piedmont Healthcare•Columbus, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions under the direct supervision of the occupational therapist responsible for a specific patient's care. The certified occupational therapist assistant assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an occupational therapist. Responsible for the care of patients treated by rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers. Responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff.

Requirements

Associate's Degree from an approved Occupational Therapist Assistant Program Required
No experience required
COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant - Certified Current licensure in the State of Georgia or current compact privileges in Georgia Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS certification through AHA Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

Monitors patient progress with established treatment goals.
Reviews all established goals prior to treatment and focuses treatment efforts on interventions designed to ensure goal achievement.
Collaborates with occupational therapists, patient, family members/significant others, and other practitioners to establish overall goals and: a) recognizes his/her own limitations, b) consults with other practitioners to determine which goals must be met to achieve a higher functional level.
Modifies and updates goals (with the assistance of the occupational therapist) prior to or on their expiration date to reflect patient progression or regression.
Communicates effectively about progress and attainment of goals with patient, family, and significant others to prevent discouragement and maintain realistic outcomes.
Recognizes when a patient has received maximum benefit from therapy and refers the patient back to an occupational therapist to be evaluated for discharge.
Reports goal status on all daily treatment notes.
Discusses verbally or with written report patient goals and disposition plans (with assistance of the occupational therapist) at case conferences, rounds, discharge planning meeting or to referring physician.
Makes appropriate arrangements for all equipment needs.
Refers patient to other medical professionals as indicated.
Performs patient treatments.
Performs age appropriate treatments.
Performs exercises for adults (18 years to 65 years) and adolescents (12 years to 18 years) in a safe manner; educates the patient as to the purpose of the exercise