Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient-centered OT services across the lifespan, from neonates to geriatrics. Under supervision of an OT, you will implement treatment plans, educate families, and help coordinate equipment delivery and discharge planning.

You will document care, participate in quality initiatives, and collaborate with the therapy team to ensure high standards of practice while supporting departmental goals and community education

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Current COTA licensure required.
• BLS for Providers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy programs for patients from neonates to geriatrics under the direction of the Registered OT.
• Administers therapy according to the established plan of the OTR using appropriate procedures and equipment.
• Educates patients and caregivers about goals, home programs and injury prevention.
• Recommends equipment and arranges delivery; documents progress and discharge decisions.
• Supervises aides/volunteers and participates in QA, staff meetings, in-services, and community education.
• Co-treats and consults with therapists from other disciplines; maintains patient documentation to criteria.

Skills

Teamwork

Group facilitation

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

Whether you are working with children, adults, or geriatric patients, your compassion and clinical skill help ensure the highest quality occupational therapy. As you assist in developing programs and supporting departmental initiatives, you continue to grow professionally while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is primarily responsible for administering occupational therapy patient care programs for neonate infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatrics.


• Administers therapy according to the established plan of the OTR, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.


• Educates the patient and the caregiver about the goals of the occupational therapy program, methods of accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program and injury prevention.


• Recommends equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of the equipment.


• Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge to therapist.


• Consults and co-treats with therapists from other disciplines.


• Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.


• Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.


• Supervises the patient care activities of aides and volunteers.


• Participates in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities.


• Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies.


• Provides in-services for staff, other departments and the community.


• Fabricates splints as needed.


• Provides therapeutic interventions according to department and practice standards.

Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Experience

3-5 years' experience preferred.

Skills

• Teamwork.


• Group facilitation.


• Oral and written communication.


• Computer skills.

Licensure

Current license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required for applicable state.

American Heart Association BLS for Providers certification required.

Pay Range

USD $32.96 - USD $47.12 /Hr.

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