Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)

AVEM STAFFING RESOURCES LLC•Fairfax, OK

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports patient well-being, rehabilitation, and recovery by providing direct support. COTAs can work in various settings like hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes, helping patients with physical, mental, emotional, or social limitations to improve their quality of life and independence. Any position involving direct patient care is considered safety-sensitive. The role involves evaluating patient health and wellness, conducting tests to assess mobility, emotional and social skills, and overall health, and inquiring about pain levels and recurring issues. COTAs collaborate with Occupational Therapists to develop treatment plans, including inpatient techniques and home-based exercises. They maintain detailed patient progress records, report to the Occupational Therapist, and ensure client and organizational confidentiality. Periodic assessments of patient progress are conducted, comparing current wellness levels to therapy plan benchmarks. The role supports therapeutic activities and patient success by operating equipment and devices, delivering high customer service, and demonstrating leadership through communication, relationship building, self-development, and teamwork. Effective communication with the healthcare team, adherence to safety and infection control practices, and the ability to think quickly in stressful situations are essential. Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice are also included.

Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Current Oklahoma license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
Must be able to lift patients to and from bed or other surface as needed.
Must be able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently.
Must be able to exert more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move patients and/or objects.
Must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of examinations and procedures.
This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient’s health and wellness.
Conduct tests and assess a patient’s mobility, emotional and social skills, and overall health.
Ask questions about pain levels and recurring issues related to the injury.
Working closely with Occupational Therapists, help develop treatment plans, including inpatient techniques and methodologies as well as exercises and other methods the patient will use at home.
Maintains detailed records of patient progress and provides reports to the Occupational Therapist.
Maintains client and organizational confidentiality at all times.
Conducts periodic assessments of patients’ progress, comparing their current wellness levels to benchmarks in the patient’s therapy plan.
Supports therapeutic activities and patient success by operating a range of equipment and devices.
Delivers a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers.
Demonstrates leadership competencies through communication and relationship building, developing self and others, and teamwork.
Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.
Ability to think quickly and competently in stressful situations.
Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice.