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Conducts medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current or temporary Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure as required by the state where services will be performed:
MD: Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Temporary License through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice
OH: Occupational Therapy Assistant through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board
PA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Temporary License through Pennsylvania Department of State
WV: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Occupational Therapy Assistant Limited Permit through West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Implements the treatment programs established by the OTR for assigned patients to identify, prevent, and to minimize physical disabilities and/or pain of patient. As appropriate to setting, determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling. Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision. Reviews with supervising therapist all assigned patients, at least two times per week, in order to assure appropriateness of treatment plan, as monitored by supervision.
2. Identifies and addresses psychological needs of patients and family. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
3. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
4. Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
5. Documents care and ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
6. Participates in community education programs as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. The national Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patien
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