COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education, Certification, and / or Licensure :

1. Current or temporary occupational therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed :

MD : Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Temporary License through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy

OH : Occupational Therapy Assistant through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board

PA : Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Temporary License through Pennsylvania Department of State

WV : Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Limited Permit through West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience : One (1) year of occupational therapy assistant experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities :

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Implements the treatment programs established by the OTR for assigned patients to identify, prevent, and to minimize physical disabilities and / or pain of patient. As appropriate to setting, determines / revises priorities for direct / indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling. Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision. Reviews with supervising therapist all assigned patients, at least two times per week, in order to assure appropriateness of treatment plan, as monitored by supervision.

2. Identifies and addresses psychological needs of patients and family. Interacts professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the formation of the plan of care.

3. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.

4. Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

5. Documents care and ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

6. Participates in community education programs as needed.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and / or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms. Details specific to therapeutic interventions outlined in Safe Patient Mobility Policy where applicable.

2. Heavy / Hard work : Work requires strength and / or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.

3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning and laundry chemicals.

2. Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality rehab care, and improve job satisfaction for certified occupational therapy assistants.

To apply for the next level, the certified occupational therapy assistant must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

Level 1 : No experience required.

Level 2 : Meets requirements for previous level. One year of experience.

Level 3 : Meets requirements for previous levels. Four years of experience. Ten Level 3 Proficiencies. Five Level 3 Proficiencies required annually.

Level 4 : Meets requirements for previous levels. Eight years of experience. Twenty Level 3 Proficiencies. Five Level 4 Proficiencies required annually. Professional Certification.

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Shift : Non-Exempt

Company : PCH Princeton Community Hospital

Cost Center : 210 PCH Physical Therapy

Address : 122 12th Street Princeton West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.