Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified PRN

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified to implement therapy programs for patients with developmental, physical, or mental disabilities. The role includes patient care, conducting treatment sessions, and educating families on therapy techniques. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree, relevant experience, and hold a valid Louisiana COTA license. This full-time position requires adherence to departmental protocols and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate Degree and be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Experience in acute and critical care preferred.
• Current Louisiana license for COTA or license eligible; must have CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment to a wide range of patients, adhering to protocols.
• Conducts sessions with appropriate behavioral management.
• Teaches patients and families techniques to facilitate functional abilities.

Skills

Patient care

Behavioral management

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Essential Functions

An Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified implements occupational therapy program which includes treatment in relationship to the professional, technical and administrative operations of the Occupational Therapy department, under the direction of occupational therapist. Provides competent patient care to the developmentally, physically, and/or mentally disabled assigned patients in order to promote learning and/or restoration of functional abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatment to a wide range of diagnostic and age groups complying with departmental protocol/procedures.
• Adheres to precautions as they pertain to the diagnoses or conditions.
• Conducts the treatment session by providing the appropriate behavioral management and structure to the treatment environment, utilizing several treatment alternatives for goal achievement and modifying the treatment program in response to changes in the patient's skill level and/or environment.
• Begins discharge planning during admission to the occupational therapy program, considering patient/family training, equipment needs and follow-up issues.
• Teaches the patients and family members occupational therapy skills and techniques to facilitate the patient's functional abilities both during the hospitalization and within home environment.
• Fabricates splints and adaptive equipment (to include training) as medically directed for the patient's use based upon their disability and rehabilitative needs.

Documentation

• Prepares written reports and departmental documents in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Completes daily documentation of treatments and procedures and patient information.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Experience: Experience in acute and critical care preferred.
• License/Certification: Current Louisiana license for COTA or license eligible; CPR/BLS: American Heart Association.
• Work Shift: Days (United States of America).

EEO Statement

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.