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Job Summary
Provides occupational therapy treatment under the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist. Provides patient / family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges, and other information as needed. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care.
Accountabilities
- Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan.
- Works under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist in delivering patient treatment.
- Demonstrates advanced skills in administering occupational therapy procedures.
- Assesses patient response to treatment, modifying when appropriate with input from the supervising therapist.
- Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding patient, others in the treatment area, and
himself
Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach forquality, coordinated care. 55%
Complies with departmental policies for documentationDocuments all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record (and in the workingOT chart) in a timely, legible manner.
Long-term and short-term goals are measurable and achievable within a specified amount of time.Daily treatment records are noted in the working OT chart on a daily basis and are clear and professional in theirterminology.
Obtains necessary evaluations and re-evaluations in a timely manner. 15%Participates in patient discharge preparations.Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources orDME. 5%
Actively participates in patient and family education process.Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, long-termfunctional outcomes.
Documents patient / family education appropriatelySupports and provides educational material to patients / families for support groups as well as community resources.5%
ProductivityStrives to meet department productivity standards 5%Hospital, Department, and Team ResponsibilitiesAttends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled.Completes mandatory hospital training annually and in a timely manner.Completes TB test procedures by the end of the employee's birth month.Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner.Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.May be requested to help with routine clean up duties at day's end as needed.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety,environmental and infection control standards. Supervision of tech if needed. 10%
Achieves annual goals. 5%Supervisory / Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree-Graduate of AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Minimum Experience
No previous experience
Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses
OCCUPATION THERAPY ASSIST-COTA - COTA
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10087371 Occupational Therapy
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