Occupational Therapist Assistant Acute Care-Tuomey, FT, Day

Prisma Health • Sumter, SC

87d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides occupational therapy services under the plan of care established by a licensed Occupational Therapist. Completes documentation and submits charges to support treatment while complying with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an NBCOT approved program
• BLS South Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistant License-Active required for team members working in SC
• TN COTA required for team members working in Tennessee
• Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age
• Effective at data conversion

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plan
• Follows plan of care established by supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assesses patient response to treatment and modifies treatment as needed
• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in clinical care in primary work area
• Reports changes in patient status to team members as appropriate
• Communicates patient status with clinical staff
• Documents all aspects of treatment in compliance with chart review audit components
• Participates in team meetings and provides the necessary patient information
• Participates in patient/family education regarding progress and home programs as needed
• Utilizes appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology
• Participates in discharge planning of patients including provision of documentation supporting any additional discharge needs
• Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled
• Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner
• Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
• Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters information and charges in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members
• Complies with department policies and procedures
• Consistently demonstrates behaviors that purpose statement of the department and Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in the selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health
• Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership
• Meets the team/department productivity standards
• Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
• Achieves annual goals
• Establishes annual goals related to competency, sustainability, advocacy and specialization with supervisor
• Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
• Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives
• Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision
• Provides oversight to therapy aides, students and volunteers
• Functions as mentor to new staff and supervises new graduates
• Participates in program development as requested by supervisor
• Assists in developing procedures to execute programs effectively
• Maintains program and identifies changes as needed in order to remain successful
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees