Occupational Therapy Assistant- Full Time

PACS•Columbia, SC

11d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Edisto Post-Acute located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a 113-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility less than a mile from the beautiful Edisto Memorial Gardens. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Edisto, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant. We offer the following to our OTA's: $25-35 p/hour Healthcare, dental, vision, and more (for full time) 401K matching (for full time) Advancement & PRN opportunities throughout our facilities in South Carolina Professional Development Opportunities Successful candidates will have the following: Degree from an accredited college/university South Carolina Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required) CPR Certification (Preferred) General Purpose The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college/university
South Carolina Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.