Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - PhysicalTherapy - PRN

Description Summary : Under the supervision of

a Registered Occupational Therapist, schedules, plans and delivers

prescribed occupational therapy treatments, services and home

instruction to patients in such areas as daily living skills,

functional mobility, neuromuscular reeducation, vocational, general

musculoskeletal, energy conservation and joint protection. Utilizes

orthotic and adaptive equipment and positioning devices as

required. Administers and may interpret basic evaluations.

Documents patient status and reports changes. Responsibilities : The

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant reports directly to the

department manager and / or his / her designee with clinical

supervision provided by a licensed occupational therapist.

Responsible for utilization and supervision of volunteers,

students, and support staff relating to the provision of

occupational therapy services. The occupational therapist is

responsible for interpretation / implementation of physician orders,

provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential

information, professional communication, economic use of

time / resources, and creation of a positive work / therapy

environment. Knowledgeable of the principles and practice of

occupational therapy. Perform the technical skills of the certified

occupational therapy assistant and be competent to operate the

equipment utilized in his / her professional area. Ability to write

and speak in a professional and intelligent manner and must

demonstrate supervision / management skills. Must comply with the

CHRISTUS Spohn Health System policies, procedures, and standards of

performance. Willing to assume additional responsibilities as

requested. Requirements : Education : Graduate of a school of

occupational therapy that is approved by the Accreditation Council

for Occupational Therapy Education or the World Federation of

Occupational Therapists. Experience : New graduates are accepted for

this position although experience is preferred. Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications : License by the Executive Council

of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners required

prior to employment. CPR (American Heart Association) Work Type :

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