Temp - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days) Purcell OK

Occupational Therapist Assistant Duties include

• Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.

• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.

• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.

• Assesses patient s progress and communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

• Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Occupational Therapist.

• Provides consultation and to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the cognitive and/or physical disorders.

• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.

• Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.

• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.

• Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.

• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.

• Able to work with supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

• Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.

• Adherence to NBCOT / AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.

• Active State Licensure/Registration when applicable.

Submission Requirements
Requirement description :

• 1 years of OTA experience - [ REQUIRED]
• LTC or Rehab Experience - [Required]
• COTA license- [Required]
• Must be submitted at the posted rate, if requested rate is higher candidate will be redirected

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Oklahoma

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : None
On Call Requirements : None