Inpatient Rehab OT Assistant: Elevate Patient Recovery

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center; Natchitoches, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

50% off medical bills

Free prescriptions at NRMC pharmacy

Walk-In Clinic access

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to direct, administer and modify therapy modalities under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will administer treatments, assist in patient assessments, and help restore functioning while ensuring safety and compliance in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include teaching plan development, family involvement, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff to maintain

Qualifications

• Degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
• Current certificate as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effect and discuss observations with Occupational Therapist.
• Perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients and reassessments per policy.
• Assist in teaching plan formulation and involve family in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of occupational therapy modalities.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safety; operate equipment safely.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, facility staff and department members.
• Coordinate and assist with directing patient care to meet needs and follow policy.
• Demonstrate organizational flexibility and ability to work under stress.
• Maintain good working relationships within and across departments.
• Consult with other departments to collaborate in patient care and CQI activities.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintain PAR levels.

Skills

English communication

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

OT modalities knowledge

Education

AOTA-approved program degree

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to direct, administer and modify therapy modalities under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will administer treatments, assist in patient assessments, and help restore functioning while ensuring safety and compliance in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include teaching plan development, family involvement, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff to maintain