Certified OTA: Elevate Patient Care

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

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,