Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Mount Pleasant

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Job Title: Occupational Therapists Assistant

Department: Operations

Reports To: Rehab Director, EDO

Summary:

Under general supervision of an Occupational Therapist and according to established treatment plans and specific procedures, provides treatment to occupational therapy patients in order to assist them in regaining physical abilities and function, increase functional skills and independence.  Performs related clerical and service duties.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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 & Qualification Requirements:

Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an Associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited college.

Current license / registration by state of hire as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the development and implementation of individual patient occupational therapy care plans; performs daily occupational therapy assignments to accomplish patient therapy plans and treatment goals.
• Responsible for the daily care of assigned patients.
• Guides patients through prescribed exercise programs, including passive, assistive, and resistive exercise routines which are designed to develop or enhance strength, muscle tone, and range of motion.
• Applies heat, light, water, and electrically based treatments/modalities (i.e., ultrasound, infra-red lamp, muscle stimulation, traction, hot and cold packs, paraffin baths, whirlpool, diathermy, etc.) to stimulate muscle/nerve function and/or for pain management, as prescribed, with proven competency and available equipment.
• Assists patients in ADL skills retraining.
• Performs other therapeutic activities such as massage and body mechanics.
• Observes patient condition during treatment and notes any significant change in patient condition.
• Seeks assistance from Occupational Therapist when appropriate.
• Records patient response to treatment and overall progress in patient charts.
• Refers patients to Occupational Therapist for re-evaluation as necessary.
• Prepares patient referrals as requested by Occupational Therapist.
• Communicate on a regular basis with Occupational Therapist as to individual program design, implementation and progress status.
• Participate in Occupational Therapy Assista