Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | PRN in Gadsden, AL

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team in Gadsden, Alabama. This role involves assisting the Registered Occupational Therapist in providing essential rehabilitation therapy to patients with various disabilities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others, possess strong communication skills, and be adaptable to meet the unique needs of each patient. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through creative and purposeful activities. If you're ready to contribute to a supportive environment that values compassion and care, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant must have relevant certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering therapy programs for patients.
• Maintain patient safety and organize treatment areas efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to work under pressure

Versatility in dealing with patients

Good common sense and reasoning

Creative skills for therapeutic activities

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification

Completion of an Occupational Therapy curriculum

Job description

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This is a PRN SNF position in Gadsden, Alabama.
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Recent graduates from an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program are encouraged to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) job will be to assist the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) in providing rehabilitation therapy to patients of all ages with temporary or chronic physical and psychosocial disability. This will be done through purposeful activity that will include activities of daily living, manual and creative skills, educational and recreational activities, facilitation techniques, developmental skills and various other techniques as applicable to the specific needs of the acutely and chronically ill. Treatment of patients will be to improve the patients physical function and promote mental adjustment.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Responsible for:

1. A portion of the patient treatments as delegated by the OTR.
2. Safety of the patient while he/she is in the Occupational Therapy Department.
3. Organization and proper order of the Occupational Therapy treatment area.
4. Transportation of patients to and from the department as needed.
5. Maintaining departmental and patient records as delegated and necessary.
6. Monitoring the supplies used for physically disabled outpatients.

Physical Demands/Conditions:
Bending, stooping, lifting patients and equipment when necessary. Pushing patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers. Adjusting equipment to meet the specific needs of the patient treatment. Being alert and attentive to perceive reactions that patients may have to treatment. Ability to work under pressure and/or stress on occasion.

Special Demands:
Desire to work with and for people with temporary and/or chronic mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. Knowledge of medical terminology is needed to understand patient evaluation and to chart patient progress satisfactorily. Knowledge of and experience in various arts and crafts that can be utilized by patients to build strength and promote function in upper and lower extremities as well as enhance one's self-esteem and independence. Good common sense and ability to reason are needed to organize activities and use available supplies to subordinate treatment programs. An attitude of firm kindness in dealing with patients is necessary. Must be able to hold in confidence all matters of a personal nature regarding the patient and/or his family coming to his or her knowledge and to disclose such information only when it is in the best interest of the patient. Ability to be versatile in dealing with a variety of patients and treatment programs.

Education:
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant has satisfactorily completed an Occupational Therapy curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, is certified and holds current certification with said professional organizations.

Training, Experience, Other:
When educational requirements are met, no previous experience is necessary, but would be desirable. COVID vaccination is recommended for this position. However, an exemption will be entertained.

WORK PERFORMED:

Authority:
Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant gives treatment only on written or verbal procedures as prescribed by a medical doctor or D.O.

Primary Duties:

1. Assist in planning therapy programs for all patients.
2. In collaboration with or under the supervision of the OTR, evaluate response, measure change and development, and record data as requested.
3. Prepare and fit splints for functional and non-functional upper and lower extremities as ordered.
4. Determines splinting and media supply needs and reports this to OTR.
5. Assists in in-service education programs.
6. Preparation of patient treatment area for therapy session.