Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified PRN

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

128d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified implements an occupational therapy program which includes treatment in relation to the professional, technical, and administrative operations of the Occupational Therapy department, under the direction of an occupational therapist. Provides competent patient care to the developmentally, physically, and/or mentally disabled assigned patients in order to promote learning and/or restoration of functional abilities.

Requirements

• Associate Degree, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Experience in acute and critical care preferred.
• Current Louisiana license for COTA or license eligible.
• CPR/BLS: American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatment to a wide range of diagnostic and age groups complying with departmental protocol/procedures.
• Adheres to precautions as they pertain to the diagnoses or conditions.
• Conducts the treatment session by providing the appropriate behavioral management and structure to the treatment environment, utilizing several treatment alternatives for goal achievement and modifying the treatment program in response to changes in the patient's skill level and/or environment.
• Begins discharge planning during admission to the occupational therapy program, considering patient/family training, equipment needs and follow-up issues.
• Teaches the patients and family members occupational therapy skills and techniques to facilitate the patient's functional abilities both during the hospitalization and within home environment.
• Fabricates splints and adaptive equipment (to include training) as medically directed for the patient's use based upon their disability and rehabilitative needs.
• Prepares written reports and departmental documents in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Completes daily documentation of treatments and procedures and patient information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree