Occupational Therapist Assistant - Certified - PRN - Outpatient/Inpatient - Hospital - Tulsa

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The purpose of the position is to create, organize, conduct, and administer medically prescribed therapeutic treatment programs to restore body functions and to prevent disability following disease, injury, etc.

Work is performed in an inpatient and ambulatory health care setting. There is common exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and/or emotionally disturbed patients, families, and visitors. Must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take precautions as requested and required.

Work in the ambulatory health care setting requires considerable walking between exam and treatment rooms, and long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting of patients or similar activities.

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:

1. Provide direct patient care as part of a team to provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist. Implement selected patient interventions, obtain data related to the intervention provided, and make modifications to treatment either to progress the patient as directed by the occupational therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.
2. Plan and carry out occupational therapy for general and post-surgical patients.
3. Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they perform skilled exercises and functional activities.
4. Modify environment including equipment, materials and devices based on the intervention plan
5. Monitor the effect of intervention and need for continuation, modification, or termination. Communication this information to occupational therapists and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
6. Perform duties such as maintaining inventory, stocking supplies, answering telephones, and completing documentation in a timely manner.
7. Keep clear and accurate records on patients seen in accordance with established policy and guidelines.
8. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to communicate patient progress.
9. Maintains and cleans equipment used by department and demonstrates responsible and proper use of supplies.
10. Regular attendance is required.
11. Perform other duties as required.

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