Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute

UEC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UEC in New Orleans is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform prescribed treatments under supervision and provide direct patient care after evaluation. You will document patient status changes and inform therapists of reassessments, while maintaining records per standards and contributing to projects.

This role requires licensure eligibility, BLS certification, strong communication, organization, and the ability to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in OTA from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for state OTA licensure by examination and current license before start date.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software and web-based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under supervision.
• Provide direct patient care after evaluation by a licensed occupational therapist.
• Communicate and document changes in patient status and inform therapist of reassessment.
• Maintain patient records according to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in staff and committee projects.
• Achieve productivity levels set forth by administration.
• Educate and train others within the discipline.
• Adapt behavior to patient population, respecting privacy and communication needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Perform occupational therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Provide direct patient care after evaluation by a licensed occupational therapist.
• Communicate and document any changes in patient's status and inform therapist of patient's reassessment.
• Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in staff and committee projects.
• Achieve established productivity levels set forth by administration.
• Educate and train others within the discipline.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy and communication needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Eligibility for state occupational therapy assistant licensure by examination and current state license prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to present information clearly and professionally.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Very heavy work involving exertion of over 100 pounds occasionally and frequent exertion over 50 pounds.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential communicable diseases.
• Work in patient care areas with possible exposure to hazardous medications or waste.