Location: Troy,OH, USA
Upper Valley Medical Center
Occupational Therapist Assistant
* PRN: 7:30am-6pm or 8am-6:30pm at longest (varies)
* Troy, OH
Under the general supervision of the department Supervisor in Rehabilitation Services and according to established policies and procedures, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will:
* report/discuss patient's status during consultation with Occupational Therapist; take initiative in communicating patient changes and scheduling consultations in a timely manner; confer with Occupational Therapist prior to initiating change in an established treatment program; administer patient treatment based upon established evaluation or reassessment; complete required documentation in a timely fashion; maintain productivity at department standard; delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel; participate in case management of patient's rehabilitation services; perform non-clinical tasks and demonstrate work habits to support effective daily operation; participate in one to two departmental, hospital, or community programs/meetings; teach, orient, train, supervise, and mentor co-workers, new employees, volunteers, observers, and at least one student annually.
* Associate Degree from an accredited two-year college program for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants required.
* Currently licensed as a COTA in the state of Ohio required.
* Requires effective communication and the analytical skills necessary to implement planned treatment programs, identifying changes in patient's condition, and adjusting activities accordingly.
* Demonstrates acceptable work performance by exhibiting a positive and constructive attitude, initiative, dependability, cooperation, and skill in verbal and written expression.
* Abides by the Code of Ethical Conduct as defined by the Code of Ethics by the AOTA.
* CPR certification within six months of employment