Occupational Therapist Assistant- Full Time

Crisp Regional Health Services; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Cordele, Georgia, is looking for an Occupational Therapist for a full-time position. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care, develop and administer therapy programs, and ensure safety and compliance with occupational therapy standards. A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, relevant licensure, and preferably some experience are required. This role aims to enhance patient lifestyles through dedicated treatment and professional support.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is mandatory.
• Up to one year of related experience preferred in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Administer occupational therapy programs and treatments.
• Evaluate patients and set functional treatment goals.
• Document patient progress and treatment plans.
• Communicates patient progress to the health care team.
• Maintains safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Patient education

Basic Life Support

Treatment planning

Documentation and record keeping

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Position Summary

Under the leadership of the departmental Director and/or Manager, the Occupational Therapist (OT) is an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing high-quality patient care. The OT must be able to collaborate with other professional disciplines as well as interact with the patient, family members, and significant others.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: Up to one year of work-related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility setting preferred.
• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications: Requires a current state license as an Occupational Therapist. Requires a current certification in Basic Life Support.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develops and administers occupational therapy programs and treatments for patients in the acute care, skilled nursing facility and/or home health setting. May provide treatments in additional settings at the discretion of the department Director.
• Directs plan of care of patients with COTA; supervises COTA as it relates to the patients' plans of care, educates patients/families regarding lifestyle changes, self-management, and techniques for ADLs; educates staff regarding areas related to plan of care.
• Performs initial and discharge evaluations, sets goals and treatment plan and documents appropriately.
• Develops treatment plan and performs optimal treatment in a timely manner to meet functional goals.
• Communicates with manager and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems or plans.
• Records daily treatment notes and other required documentation timely and completely.
• Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner.
• Meeting production requirements for occupational therapy rendered as defined by the organization.
• Complies with the Georgia State Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Assumes responsibility for safety, infection control and performance infection control and performance improvement as part of CRHS’s efforts to provide quality care and services. Performs all associated duties, responsibilities, and tasks.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS’s co-workers, clinical and medical staff members, patients, families, and visitors.
• Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care