Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Wellstar Health System•Warm Springs, GA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves the treatment of patients primarily in the LTACH with coverage in the IRH as needed, based on business need, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include daily documentation and charging in the EMR, education of patients, families, and staff, communication of patient progress in clinical conference, and daily communication with other team members. The role also involves preparing equipment orders, contacting vendors for equipment, communicating with physicians and other professionals, participating in weekend/holiday services rotation, and engaging in Performance Improvement initiatives. The position requires 50/50 coverage in the hospital and takes an active role in servicing patients with immediate needs, documenting productivity in a timely manner.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross
COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy as an Assistant

Responsibilities

Follows the established treatment plan and provides treatment according to funding source and regulatory guidelines to meet functional goals.
Accurately documents, including need for skilled services, patient progression, patient response, and then bills accordingly.
Provides education as appropriate.
Serves as CI/mentor for interns as needed, providing direct supervision/mentorship, taking direct responsibility for the patient & care provided.
Provides daily feedback to interns regarding treatment interventions & directs the learning experience.
Critiques/co-signs documentation daily to be sure it meets regulatory requirements & funding source specifications.
Completes weekly, midterm and final evaluations for interns & communicates w/ their school regarding performance.
Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check: Demonstrates competency through completion of didactic training and testing as well as demonstration of skills specific to their position and skill set as well as skills obtained at Wellstar Roosevelt.
Other duties as assigned.