Home Health - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Nhccare; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Nhccare is searching for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Springfield team. The successful candidate will provide occupational therapy services as directed and supervised by a licensed occupational therapist.

This part-time position requires graduation from an accredited program, state licensure, and preferred membership in Occupational Therapy Associations. Candidates will assist with patient evaluations, maintain treatment records, and contribute to care continuity.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Must be licensed under the statutes of the state of Tennessee.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Assists in evaluating progress toward therapy goals.
• Maintains daily records of treatments and documents progress.

Skills

Occupational therapy treatment skills

Patient evaluation assistance

Record keeping

Education

Accredited occupational therapy assistant program

State licensure as an occupational therapy assistant

Job description

Home Health - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Part‑time

Location

Springfield Homecare, NHC HomeCare Springfield, 506 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172, USA

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

NHC HomeCare Springfield is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team! The Occupational Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of occupational therapy treatments and related duties as assigned and supervised by the occupational therapist.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed under the statutes of the state in which the assistant will be practicing as well as certified.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Position Highlights

• Provides occupational therapy services as directed and supervised by the occupational therapist and ordered by the physician.
• Assists the occupational therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals.
• Observes records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Maintains daily records of treatments. Documents progress notes regarding patients as directed by the therapist.
• Assists the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate.
• Assists the occupational therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the occupational therapist.
• Contributes to Occupational Therapy related CQI, as requested.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care.
• May serve as Advisory Board member as requested by the Administrator/Director.

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