Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

UEC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UEC is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform prescribed OT treatments under supervision and to provide direct patient care after evaluation. You will document patient status changes and inform the supervising therapist, while maintaining records according to standards.

The role requires an OTA associate degree, eligibility for licensure, current BLS, strong communication, organization, and the ability to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• OTA program requires an associate degree.
• Eligibility for state OTA licensure is required before start date.
• BLS certification must be current.
• Proficiency with computers, software and web-based applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy treatments under licensed supervision.
• Provide direct patient care after evaluation by an OTA.
• Document changes in patient status and inform supervising therapist.
• Maintain patient records per standards and procedures.
• Participate in staff and committee projects.
• Meet productivity levels set by administration.
• Educate and train others within the discipline.
• Adapt behavior to patient population and privacy needs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Eligibility for state licensure for OTA

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

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.
• Occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or waste in healthcare settings.