Occupational Therapy Assistant - Outpatient

Saint Francis Health System•Yale, MI

83d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment as assigned by the occupational therapist. Provides documentation by maintaining appropriate treatment records. Provides expert instructions to patients, patients' families, and students. Responsible for upkeep of equipment and resource materials. This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program.
Valid State of Oklahoma Licensure in Occupational Therapy Assist.
0 - 6 months related experience.
Ability to use computers, basic computer knowledge, as needed for data input and reporting.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Effective time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Lymphedema certified therapy experience needed.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment.
Administers appropriate treatment as assigned by the occupational therapist.
Progresses patient treatment as per direction of COT.
Carries patient load that reflects productivity standards.
Provides documentation by maintaining appropriate treatment records.
Meets and/or modifies functional goals of patients.
Maintains treatment records to include re-evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and education record, updated in an appropriate time frame.
Provides expert instructions to patients, patients’ families, and students.
Documents understanding and instruction of home programs to patient/family.
Plans and/or presents one in-service yearly.
Designs adaptive devices; suggests adaptations of equipment and/or environment in accordance with patient’s needs.
Assists with students and volunteers, equipment, and/or environment.
Maintains competency through continuing educational activities.
Attends 95% of in-services and departmental meetings.
Attends one or more educational sessions per year.
Earns 10 contact hours toward COTA license.
Meets TJC requirements.
Follows set guidelines for daily operations in order to assist with administration of department.
Completes accurate daily patient charge sheet.
Is responsible for upkeep of equipment and resource materials.
Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.
Consistently clocks in and out in accordance with department standards.