Occupational Therapy Assistant-Home Health FT, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

15d•Remote

About The Position

Provides occupational therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides patient / family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree from an AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program
One (1) year of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state in which work is performed.
A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements.
In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.

Responsibilities

Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan
Administers patient treatments within the plan of care outlined by a licensed occupational therapist and progresses patients as indicated
Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in occupational therapy
Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and self
Assesses patient response to treatment, modifying when appropriate with input from the supervising therapist
Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources
Participates in patient and family education process
Provides education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomes
Teaches, counsels and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis condition
Supports and provides educational material to patient / families for support groups as well as community resources
Complies with departmental policies for documentation
Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents patient's progress toward goals
Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components
Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely manner
Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology
Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
Obtains re-evaluations as required by S.C. Occupational Therapy licensure
Assists with coverage within the Occupational Therapy staff
Meets the team / department productivity standards
Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels ofـ productivity
Accepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates into conduct
Attends staff meetings, team meetings and mandatory in-services as scheduled
Completes mandatory training in a timely manner
Complete PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth month
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner
Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Completes schedules, charge tickets and productivity sheets and mileage forms in an accurate and timely manner
Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members
Assumes an additional team/department responsibility
Complies with department procedures
Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistant students.
Performs other duties as assigned.