Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Lynn Rehabilitation Center, FT, Days

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lynn Rehabilitation Center

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Full-Time, Days

Ranked as one of the nation's best hospitals for rehabilitation care by U.S. News & World Report, the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation center is a 100-bed, private-room facility that offers an exemplary patient care experience for those dealing with the most challenging injuries. It encompasses comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services both for adult and pediatric patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.

Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant administers Occupational Therapy treatment to adult and pediatric patients of all ages following an evaluation and plan of care established by the supervising Occupational Therapist. Maintains sensitivity to each patient's cultural needs and age-specific needs as they relate to growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in all facets of Occupational Therapy treatment for patients of all ages.
• Possesses and maintains an understanding of the principles of growth and development. Conducts a progressive Occupational Therapy treatment program following the assessment of the patient and development of a treatment plan by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• At frequent intervals review each patient's status and treatment program with the supervising therapist and make recommendations for upgrades in the plan of care. Document patient treatment in the medical record according to the established policy.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure coordination of treatment. Maintains expected level of productivity. Assists Occupational Therapist in the clinical education of Occupational Therapy Assistant students. Participates in patient related therapeutic recreation programs to transfer patient related skills acquired in therapy to community use.
• Participates in learning experiences to maintain and improve clinical knowledge and skills. Participates in departmental quality improvement activities as assigned. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs additional advanced job duties, as outlined in the Rehab Clinical Ladder, which must be pre-approved and determined by the Rehab Committee.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Credentials

Florida Licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required.

Unit Specific Credential

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC). Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

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