Occupational Therapy Assistant

WVU Medicine

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers occupational therapy treatment as prescribed by physician. Notes effectiveness of treatment by observing patient progress and reports progress to occupational therapist. Maintains required patient and departmental records.

Requirements

Current or temporary physical therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed: WV: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through the West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

Consults with physicians regarding treatments; observes and notes effectiveness of treatments; reports findings to therapist.
Notes patient diagnosis; takes precautions for observing indications and contraindications.
Administers individual therapy programs for patients under supervision of licensed occupational therapist using established specifications of program, including exercise, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and splinting as prescribed by physician.
Treats patients with needs in the area of ADL training.
Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation and functional training.
Instructs patients in care and use of special and/or adapted equipment.
Treats patients with psychiatric needs.
Monitors patient closely during treatment; responds to patient needs.
Adapts conventional therapeutic techniques to meet needs of patients who are unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily perform therapeutic exercise.
Records patient treatment and reports progress; has all progress notes cosigned by licensed occupational therapist according to departmental policy.
Instructs in and demonstrates therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient; provides home care instructions to patient and family.
Operates and maintains departmental therapeutic equipment properly.
Prepares treatment charges accurately for billing purposes.
Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures as well as government regulations.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served. (Neonatal 0-11 months, Pediatric 1-12 years, Adolescent 13-17 years, Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years)
Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development.
Notes information relative to patient's status and informs therapist of this information to aid in identifying the age specific needs of each patient.
Maintains an understanding of the range of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs.
Maintains a current knowledge of treatment approaches and participates in continuing education and inservices.
Provides occupational therapy services in the home under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist and according to established policies, procedures, standards. Specifically the occupational therapy assistant: Provides occupational therapy treatment and activities, Promptly documents clinical notes, Participates in orientation and in-service programs, Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.