Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department 37650 Navicent Health Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation Status Part time Benefits Eligible No Pay Range $25.30 – $37.95 Major Responsibilities Assists the Occupational Therapist in evaluation of the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and the impact on the patient's activities of daily living. Identifies factors affecting patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs. Implements individual treatment to relearn and teach compensatory techniques for residual disability in activities of daily living, adapted homemaking techniques, bathroom transfers, functional application of mobility skills and, when appropriate, training in adapted work methods. Monitors and notifies the supervisory therapist of patient’s response to treatment. Plans for patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and ordering equipment with direction of evaluating/supervising. Completes all required documentation with appropriate co‑signatures, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and records patient care and progress for each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly. Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique. Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices available in the area per department orientation checklist. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise. Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care. Manages assigned caseload, informs site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover, and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs. Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in‑services, and reading professional literature. Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co‑workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Occupational Therapy Assistant license issued by the state of Wisconsin. A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles. Education Required Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Experience Required No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Intermediate computer skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good organization, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead. Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance. Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Requires repetitive use of hands: simple grasping 5‑15 lbs. (20% of the workday); pushing/pulling up to 75‑100 lbs. (10% of the day); fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization. Must have functional use of senses to allow effective communication. Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; must be able to wear protective clothing as needed. Position may require travel; may be exposed to road and weather hazards. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Assists in evaluating patients and executes appropriate treatment for patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. #J-18808-Ljbffr