Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - PRN

Kaizen Lab Inc.; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant who will implement treatment plans under supervision of the Administrator of Rehab Services and a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

The role focuses on inpatient, outpatient rehab, nursing home and home health settings, with duties including treating and monitoring patients, documenting care, and assisting in policy development and scheduling to support continuous patient care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Current licensure or eligibility as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Monitor and assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Supervise delivery of therapy services and ensure quality of care.
• Reassess patients and document outcomes.
• Assist Rehab Services director with policy development and scheduling.
• Document patient care accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.

IMC is currently hiring aCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant,who under the general supervision of the Administrator of Rehab Services, and a Licensed Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will implement appropriate treatment plans, be responsible for organizing and conducting medically prescribed occupational therapy in the inpatient setting, outpatient rehab, nursing home and home health department to restore function and prevent disability, injury or loss of a body part; helps the patient reach his/her maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will consult with Licensed Occupational Therapist and other physicians to promote continuity of care through appropriate support personnel.

EDUCATION

• A minimum of an Associates degree in Occupational Therapy.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in inpatient and outpatient settings.

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treat patients
• Monitor and assess patients
• Supervise delivery of treatment to patients
• Reassess patients
• Assist director of rehab with development of policies and procedures
• Assist with scheduling of patients
• Documentation of patient care