Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant JDCH ECF | PRN

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide vital rehabilitative services. In this role, you will work closely with patients of all ages, enhancing their quality of life through tailored treatment plans. Your expertise will help individuals overcome physical and emotional challenges, ensuring they receive the best care possible. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be put to the test, and your contributions will directly impact the well-being of those you serve. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred.
• Current unrestricted professional license to practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Document patient responses and treatment outcomes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Leadership Abilities

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jefferson Davis Extended-Prentiss - Prentiss, MS

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: Associates

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Some weekends

Job Category: Health Care

Description

Basic Function

The positions provides rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. To improve patient’s quality of life by helping that person compensate for his/her limitations. Nature and Scope

The position will report to the Director of Rehabilitation responsible for the facility(s) or area(s) of service. The scope of care can include patients form pediatric to geriatric.

Principal Job Responsibilities

1. Meet company guidelines by maintaining company established productivity levels.
2. Performs a variety of techniques to improve function, tone, strength, ROM, balance, etc. outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an Occupational Therapist.
3. Utilizes positioning as a technique to prevent or deduce deformities and/or promote function.
4. Records the patient’s responses to treatment and reports to the Occupational Therapist the outcome of each treatment.
5. Prepare materials and assemble equipment used during treatment.
6. Follows all state regulations for and maintains current licensure.
7. Provides written documentation in accordance with accepted professional standards, company standards, and all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
8. Enters all pertinent documentation into the patient progress notes in a timely manner per department and facility(s) policy.
9. Ensures timely and accurate reporting for billing of all services provided.
10. Maintains good working relationship with facility(s) staff/customers.
11. Follows company expectations in regards to HIPAA/Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
12. Adheres with Medicare Final Local Medical Review Policy for discipline specific guidelines.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience preferred
• Must have current unrestricted professional license to practice
• Associate’s Degree in a Certified Occupational Therapist Program from an accredited school
• Must possess excellent organizational, time management, and leadership abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

Physical Requirements

• Job duties are generally performed in a clean and well-equipped area with uniform temperatures and normal noise levels
• Work alternates between sitting and standing with mobility necessary
• Average sight, talking, hearing, and touching are necessary
• Ability to lift, turn, move, position and/or transport patient in/out of bed, chair, wheelchair with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a threat to health or safety of him/herself or others, including patients, their families, and co-workers
• Must be able to drive between facilities and specific locations as needed
• Ability to administer CPR

Exposure

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood or bodily fluids.