Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job TitlePromote health, prevent disability, and promote occupational performance in all areas of living by restoring physical capabilities and/or using adaptation/compensation by assisting in evaluation, planning re-evaluation and discharge and by providing intervention.Essential FunctionsClinical Skills Delivers quality carePursues educational opportunitiesShares knowledge with othersUses a wide variety of techniques & technologiesCustomizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive)Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching)Routinely communicates results of treatments and issues with supervising PT/OTFollows care plan as developed and consults supervising therapist regarding changes or deviations prior to adjustment if appropriate.Documentation Uses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate careCompletes documentation on the date of serviceInterventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule)Documentation substantiates charges selectedDocumentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly/monthly notes & discharge instructions)Team Effort Adheres to productivity standardEfficiently & effectively schedules patientsDemonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients)Program development & involvementStaff & student developmentEmbraces change and promotes positive work environmentProtects Customer Information And Confidentiality By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.Complies With Federal, State And Local Legal And Professional Requirements By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for occupational therapy including code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and AOTA.By providing appropriate supervision to rehabilitation aides, students and volunteers.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant requiredWork Experience Previous experience in healthcare preferredLicenses / Certifications Occupational Therapist Assistant certification requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required