Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at COHESIVE STAFFING SOLUTIONS

Prague, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Patient Care, Documentation, Therapeutic Activities, Safety Procedures, Infection Control, Communication, Team Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Rights, Process Improvement, Emergency Procedures, Continuing Education

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant performs components of occupational therapy procedures and related tasks under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist and in accordance with practices of occupational therapy. Patient population ranges in age from pediatric to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions and/or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation. Assist patients with his/her maximum functional performance while learning to live within his/her capabilities. Records the patient’s responses to treatment and reports the outcome of each treatment to the Occupational Therapist. Position Summary Expanded: Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act,?(“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites. POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Rehab Tech ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily based on five overall skills categories; assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching/coaching. Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. Job Function Approximate % of Time Perform components of occupational therapy procedures and related tasks as selected by supervising Occupational Therapist: Therapeutic activities with patients who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunctions, developmental or learning disability or the aging process. 25% Observe patients responses to therapy, evaluate and report outcomes to supervising OT or members of the interdisciplinary team. Document outcomes in medical record. 25% Maintain clean and safe environment. Maintain and clean all equipment. Prepare patient and/or room for treatments and therapy. Transport and transfer patient in a safe manner. 20% Participate in patient care tasks; bathing, feeding, transporting; as needed. 15% Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, taking inventory, ordering supplies and completing forms. 10% Remain current with literature related to departments for which responsible and maintain an updated methodology, tools, manuals and criteria as necessary and appropriate. Attends all required hospital meetings. 5% Additional Responsibilities: Supports employee and patient education to enhance knowledge, skills, and necessary behaviors to achieve quality outcome Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies. Ability to carry out essential functions of this position (with or without reasonable accommodation). Promote the philosophy, mission and objectives of the Company within and to customers outside the hospital. Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with facility and medical staff and Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies. Assure participation in relevant in-service training sessions, facility meetings and continuing educational opportunities appropriate to responsibilities. Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and compete duties within allotted time. Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s corporate offices for consultation and program development support. Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Shares professional knowledge with staff, directors, managers and hospital personnel. Participate in hospital wide patient safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors. Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned Patient Rights Promotes and protects patients’ rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect. Leadership Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources. Process Improvement Applies process improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and assists in education of new employees in the team process. Environment Of Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment. Infection Control Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. Information Management Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues. Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to project a professional Image. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Knowledge and experience in the needs of patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations. Strong organizational and analytical skills; excellent writing and speaking skills. Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.) Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position. Freedom from illegal use of drugs. Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistant program. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current license for Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of employment. Must maintain current Provider CPR certification throughout employment. LANGUAGE SKILLS: English is the primary language of the facilities. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, physicians, clients, customers, and the public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; creates and maintains reporting mechanisms. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant performs occupational therapy procedures under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Responsibilities include assisting patients with rehabilitation, documenting treatment outcomes, and maintaining a safe environment.