Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Job Posting

Job Location : Fairfax - Fairfax, OK

Position Type : PRN

Education Level : 2 Year Degree

Job Category : Occupational Therapy

Description

JOB PURPOSE : Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, a certified occupational therapist assistant, or COTA, supports patient well-being, rehabilitation, and recovery by providing direct support to an occupational therapist. COTAs can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes. They help patients with physical, mental, emotional, or social limitations to improve their quality of life and independence. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners' standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO :

• 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, COTA's also 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.

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