Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide routine treatment under the supervision of licensed therapists. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, documenting progress, and maintaining records. Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in occupational therapy and be eligible for state licensure. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare setting while adhering to compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Eligibility for state occupational therapy assistant licensure.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs occupational therapy treatments prescribed by the physician.
• Documents changes in patient's status and communicates with the therapist.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers and software

Effective verbal communication skills

Good organizational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program

Job description

Overview

Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides routine treatment as assigned according to plan of care provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist. Provides direct patient care after the patient has been evaluated by a licensed Occupational Therapist and documents patient progress in daily progress notes and/or summaries to physicians.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Associate’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Certifications

Required - Eligibility for state occupational therapy assistant licensure by examination and current state license prior to start date. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Current occupational therapy assistant license in state of practice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Performs occupational therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Communicates and documents any changes in patient's status and informs therapist of patient's reassessment.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves established productivity levels set forth by administration.
• Educates and trains others within discipline.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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