Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute

Shine BrightX LLC; New Orleans (LA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Shine BrightX LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, and to support evaluation-driven treatments in multiple facilities. The candidate will maintain records and collaborate with the OT team.

Strong communication, organizational skills, and willingness to travel between sites are essential, as is BLS certification and licensure eligibility. This is a dynamic role in a patient-centered care environment.

Competenze

• OTA associate degree from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for state OTA licensure by examination and current license before start.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software and web-based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between facilities.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Computer proficiency

Teamwork

Formazione

Associate degree in OTA

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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.