Occupational Therapy Assistant-Home Health FT, Day

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Columbia, South Carolina, to provide patient treatment and education under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist. The role involves direct patient interaction and comprehensive documentation of treatment.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree from an accredited program, one year of relevant experience, and must be licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Responsibilities also include maintaining safety standards and participating in team functions.

Qualifications

• One year of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy treatment under direction.
• Collaborates with team members on the patient's plan of care.
• Documents patient treatments and educational information.

Skills

Basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions in occupational therapy

Patient/family education

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary treatment approach

Compliance with safety measures

Education

Associate degree from an AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program

Tools

Computer documentation

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides occupational therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides patient/family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
• Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan
• Administers patient treatments within the plan of care outlined by a licensed occupational therapist and progresses patients as indicated
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in occupational therapy
• Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care
• Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home, and self
• Assesses patient response to treatment, modifying when appropriate with input from the supervising therapist
• Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources
• Participates in patient and family education process
• Provides education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomes
• Teaches, counsels and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis condition
• Supports and provides educational material to patient/families for support groups as well as community resources
• Complies with departmental policies for documentation
• Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents patient's progress toward goals
• Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components
• Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely manner
• Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology
• Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized
• Obtains re‑evaluations as required by S.C. Occupational Therapy licensure
• Assists with coverage within the Occupational Therapy staff
• Meets the team/department productivity standards
• Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity
• Accepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates into conduct
• Attends staff meetings, team meetings and mandatory in-services as scheduled
• Completes mandatory training in a timely manner
• Complete PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth month
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner
• Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
• Completes schedules, charge tickets and productivity sheets and mileage forms in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members
• Assumes an additional team/department responsibility
• Complies with department procedures
• Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistant students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non‑management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Associate degree from an AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program
• Experience – One (1) year of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience

In Lieu Of

• Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state in which work is performed
• A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance
• CPR Certification

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

1200 Colonial Life Blvd

Facility

1521 Home Health – Midlands

Department

15217400 Home Nursing