Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Full-time

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Full Time

 

The CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Must be currently NBCOT-certified.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy  (ASOT)

• Must currently be registered/licensed in Tennessee.

• Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

• One (1) year experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred

• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

 

Specific Job Requirement

• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility

• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient care„ documentation and therapy software responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation

• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and email.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to follow occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT

• Must be able to chart appropriately and timely

• Must be able to utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately

• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients

• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

 

COMPENTENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

• Customer service—the individual manages difficult client/customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments. Exhibit genuine interest in resident; patience and tact in dealing with residents, families, and visitors; initiative and judgement in recognizing symptoms indicative of residents need for emergency medical intervention; willingness to perform a variety of simple repetitive tasks

• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.

• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.

• Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.

• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. To be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

2. To be able to reach, bend, kneel and squat.

3. To be able to walk and stand on a repetitive and constant basis.

4. To be able to use step stools.

5. To be able to hear call system, pager signals, walkie-talkies and spoken English language.

6. To be able to wear protective gloves supplied by facility.