Certified OT Assistant - Patient-Focused Care

Carle Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients across ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, adapting treatment, documenting in EMR, and collaborating with families and team members.

The role emphasizes patient-centered activities, ADLs training, and education for patients and caregivers, with a focus on quality services and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience following the therapist's plan of care.
• Ability to document clearly and accurately in EMR.
• Proficiency in assessing ROM and functional activities.

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care.
• Adapts treatment based on patient response and communicates with evaluating therapist.
• Implements patient-centered, occupation-based interventions.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and team members.
• Provides education to patients and caregivers.
• Maintains clear, objective documentation for payers.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Communicates progress with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients across ages and serve as a clinical resource for staff and students. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, adapting treatment, documenting in EMR, and collaborating with families and team members.

The role emphasizes patient-centered activities, ADLs training, and education for patients and caregivers, with a focus on quality services and effective communication.