Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Day (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC

1d•$27 - $36

About The Position

Provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OTR), primarily for adult and geriatric age groups, with occasional and limited pediatric and adolescent patients. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimum quality care and services. May act as a clinical instructor for OTA students. The role assists with patient assessment under OTR supervision, implements delegated treatment plans, documents care, and provides patient and family education appropriate to patient needs. The Occupational Therapy Assistant uses sound clinical judgment, demonstrates skill with assistive devices, equipment, and splints, and participates in multidisciplinary care planning and organizational performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an educational program for OTAs accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Minimum one year of hospital-based experience. This requirement may be waived for a new graduate who successfully completed a minimum six-week clinical internship at Methodist Hospital.
Current valid California license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, or license applicant status.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in the patient assessment process under the supervision of an OTR.
Communicate adequately and appropriately with patients and others.
Complete all required documentation.
Continue professional development through appropriate continuing education programs.
Demonstrate patient care judgment commensurate with COTA qualifications.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of assistive devices, equipment, and splints.
Implement treatment plans delegated by an OTR and according to department standards.
May participate in clinical education for OTA students.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and care.
Perform routine tasks necessary to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area.
Provide treatment and patient/family education appropriate to adolescent, geriatric, and pediatric patient needs, and accurately assess patient responses to treatment.
Understand and participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, quality improvement, and quality planning activities.