OTA - Occupational Therapist Assistant

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist Assistant works in Acute Care Rehab at UAB St. Vincent's East, conducting medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The assistant implements established treatment plans using appropriate modalities, documents patient progress, monitors responses to treatment, and consults as needed. The role includes communicating progress and potential goal revisions to the occupational therapist, educating patients and families or caregivers about patient deficits, and assisting with discharge planning and information about adaptive equipment and community support programs. The assistant may oversee care provided by therapy 3-Technicians in accordance with regulations and practice standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credential from the Alabama Board of Occupational Therapy, obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.

Responsibilities

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
Implement established treatment plans using appropriate modalities and document findings of patient progress.
Monitor the patient's response to the treatment plan and communicate progress and possible goal revisions to the occupational therapist.
Seek consultation as necessary.
Educate patients and families or caregivers about patient deficits.
Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection and use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
May oversee care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.