Occupational Therapy Assistant - In Motion Physical Therapy - Porthsmouth Blvd - PRN

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

 

Bon Secours 

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

 

910T00 - Occupational Therapy Assistant – In Motion Physical Therapy - Porthsmouth Blvd 

 

Job Summary: 

The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.   

 

Essential Functions: 

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Occupational Therapist and monitors response to treatment. 

• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.  

• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Occupational Therapist.    

• Collaborates with Occupational Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.    

• Assists in assessment of client’s daily living skills and capabilities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.    

• Designs and adapts equipment in working / living environment.    

 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.  

 

Education: 

None  

 

Required Licensing & Certifications: 

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)   

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH) Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) (preferred)  

 

Experience: 

None 

 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.