Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ascension•Appleton, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves implementing established treatment plans using appropriate modalities, documenting patient progress, and seeking consultation as needed. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will monitor patient responses to treatment, communicate progress and potential goal revisions to the occupational therapist, and educate patients and their families/caregivers about patient deficits. Additionally, this position provides discharge planning assistance and information on adaptive equipment and community support programs. The role may also involve overseeing the care provided by therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children/adolescents and behavioral health strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Documents findings of patient progress.
Seeks consultation as necessary.
Monitor patient's response to treatment plan.
Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.