CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME)

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center; Natchitoches, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

50% off medical bills

Free prescriptions at NRMC pharmacy

Walk-In Clinic access

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to direct, administer and modify therapy modalities under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will administer treatments, assist in patient assessments, and help restore functioning while ensuring safety and compliance in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include teaching plan development, family involvement, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff to maintain

Qualifications

• Degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
• Current certificate as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effect and discuss observations with Occupational Therapist.
• Perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients and reassessments per policy.
• Assist in teaching plan formulation and involve family in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of occupational therapy modalities.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safety; operate equipment safely.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, facility staff and department members.
• Coordinate and assist with directing patient care to meet needs and follow policy.
• Demonstrate organizational flexibility and ability to work under stress.
• Maintain good working relationships within and across departments.
• Consult with other departments to collaborate in patient care and CQI activities.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintain PAR levels.

Skills

English communication

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

OT modalities knowledge

Education

AOTA-approved program degree

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Department: LOUISIANA EXTENDED CARE (Inpatient Rehabilitation)

Responsible for directing, modifying and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the Occupational Therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the Occupational Therapist, after the Occupational Therapist has evaluated the patient. The C.O.T.A. assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The C.O.T.A. participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Adheres to standards of occupational medicine practice.

2. Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with Occupational Therapist.

3. Ability to perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.

4. Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, Occupational Therapist is apprised of conclusions.

5. Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy modalities.

6. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.

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

8. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

9. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, facility staff and members of the department.

10. Coordinates and assists with directing patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and facility policy is followed.

11. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

12. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

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

14. Documentation meets current standards and policies.

15. Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.

16. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs.

17. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

18. Completes annual educational requirements.

1. Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy; JCAHO, federal and state regulations and standards.

2. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

3. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.

4. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.

5. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.

6. Attends annual review and departmental in-services, as scheduled.

7. Attends staff meetings annually; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.

8. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

9. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

10. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

11. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

12. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

14. Strong written and verbal skills.

15. Basic computer knowledge.

16. Basic knowledge of physical medicine, occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.

17. Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Requirements:

1. Degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association required.

2. Current certificate as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.

Although Natchitoches Regional Medical Center has earned many awards for quality and service, the greatest honor NRMC holds is the trust of our patients and their families. Record numbers of families across Natchitoches, Winn, and Sabine parishes are making NRMC their first choice for healthcare and choosing NRMC for their health journeys.

As a result, NRMC has become intricately woven into their life stories and family histories. Each day, they share stories of lifesaving care in the emergency room, surgery and medical units, as well as, the many joyful moments of recoveries and births. These remarkable moments are at the heart of all that NRMC Associates do. Our core purpose is and always will be to care for our community.

At NRMC, Associates, our Board, Physicians, and Volunteers are succeeding in creating a Zero Harm culture where everyone is positive, proactive, and accountable. NRMC is a learning organization where yesterday’s events and efforts serve as a baseline for today’s improvements; where people think about people and how best to serve; and where professionals acknowledge and address not only successes, but also any failures, so improvements are made each and every day.

In addition to offering competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for our associates, their spouse, and/or child(ren), NRMC offers other unique benefits such as:

• Health Insurance with 90% coverage when using NRMC services
• 50% off of medical bills from NRMC physician services
• Free generic prescriptions at our pharmacy
• Free and priority access to our Walk-In Clinic
• Health plan premium discounts with annual wellness compliance
• Employer paid long term disability and life insurance policy
• Flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Medical Expense Reimburse Account (MERP)