Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

The Health Center at Standifer Place; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the direction of an occupational therapist. You will assist with tests, evaluations, data collection, and treatment, while maintaining documentation, safety, and confidentiality for the patient population served.

Responsibilities include coordinating with families and health care professionals, contributing to in-service activities, and ensuring a safe, clean,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and initially certified or eligible for certification by the NCBOT.
• Currently licensed, certified, or registered in the state where the OTA will practice if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of the OT.
• Assist OT with tests, evaluations, and treatment procedures and collect data per standards.
• Observe, record, and report patient conditions and responses to therapy.
• Maintain documentation and ensure reimbursement requirements are met.
• Assist with consulting patients, families, and other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in in-service programs and other activities as assigned.
• Help with safety checks, equipment care, and a clean work area.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and understanding of treatment consequences.
• Assist in public relations activities to promote occupational therapy services.
• Ensure resident safety as part of daily duties.

Skills

OT principles

Patient safety

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Professional appearance

Policy adherence

Direction following

Multi-tasking

Education

AOTA-accredited OTA program

NCBOT eligibility

Job description

2626 Walker Rd.

Chattanooga, TN 37421

423-490-1599

SUMMARY:

The occupational therapy assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs occupational therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the occupational therapist. This work is carried out under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist in accordance with the rules and regulations of the state within which the assistant practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an AOTA accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and initially certified or eligible for certification by the NCBOT.
2. Currently licensed, certified, or registered in the state in which the occupational therapy assistant will be practicing if the state so requires.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy.
2. Knowledge of the possible hazards to patients and necessary precautionary measures during treatment.
3. Ability to understand and follow the directions of the occupational therapist pertaining to treatment programs, documentation and the policies and procedures of the location served.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family and other personnel and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed.
5. Must demonstrate professional attitude, behavior and appearance.
6. Ability to work cooperatively with all departments and disciplines following established policies, procedures or guidelines of the location served.
7. Ability to perform the mental, physical, and emotional requirements of the job.
8. Must be able to take direction from the occupational therapist in an accurate and professional manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Able to lift 50-60 pounds, as needed.
2. Able to transfer, lift, and guard patients safely with appropriate level of assistance and without likelihood of injury to the patient or self.
3. Able to bend, stoop, squat, and lift numerous times daily.
4. Able to carry out fine motor and manual dexterity skills required to perform occupational therapy treatments for the assigned caseload.
5. Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual needs and clinical indications of the assigned caseload.

DUTIES AND RESPONIBILITIES:

1. Provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the occupational therapist.
2. Assist the occupational therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and treatment procedures. Assist in collecting data in accordance with professional standards and state regulations.
3. Observe, record and report to the therapist, the conditions, reactions, and responses of patients.
4. Maintain documentation according to procedures of the location served and assures that legal and third party reimbursement requirements are met.
5. Assist the occupational therapist in consulting with patients, family members, and other health care professionals as appropriate.
6. Assist the occupational therapist with in-service programs and other activities as assigned.
7. Assist with regular checks for safety, care, and cleaning of equipment and maintenance of safe, clean and professional work area and other related items as requested.
8. Must be able to maintain patient information as confidential.
9. Must be aware of the effects, consequences, and ramifications of treatment procedures.
10. Assist occupational therapist as directed in performing public relations functions including contacts with the medical and general community in promoting occupational therapy services.
11. Assuring Resident Safety