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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health - PRN - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | fletcher, North Carolina |
About this job
Job Summary:
Responsible for administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment per Plan of Care and as supervised by the Occupational Therapist. The COTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide Treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Adhere to standards of occupational medicine practice.
Observe and evaluate treatment effect, discuss observations with staff Occupational Therapist.
Perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassess as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - make appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Assisting with a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assess effectiveness of learning, include family in teaching as appropriate. Apprise staff Occupational Therapist of conclusions.
Demonstrate knowledge of occupational therapy modalities.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Identify and address psychosocial needs of patient and family.
Interact professionally with patient and family and involve patient and family in patient education.
Coordinate and assist with directing patient care to ensure patient's needs are met and hospital/HH policy is followed.
Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, hospital staff and members of the Home Health department.
Participate in Home Health team meetings and case conferencing as indicated for patient and staff needs.
Qualifications:
AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
Current NC certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
Current BCLS certification required.
Knowledge of Home Health Occupational Therapy and Point of Care documentation software is preferred.
Responsible for administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment per Plan of Care and as supervised by the Occupational Therapist. The COTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide Treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Adhere to standards of occupational medicine practice.
Observe and evaluate treatment effect, discuss observations with staff Occupational Therapist.
Perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassess as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - make appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Assisting with a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assess effectiveness of learning, include family in teaching as appropriate. Apprise staff Occupational Therapist of conclusions.
Demonstrate knowledge of occupational therapy modalities.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Identify and address psychosocial needs of patient and family.
Interact professionally with patient and family and involve patient and family in patient education.
Coordinate and assist with directing patient care to ensure patient's needs are met and hospital/HH policy is followed.
Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, hospital staff and members of the Home Health department.
Participate in Home Health team meetings and case conferencing as indicated for patient and staff needs.
Qualifications:
AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
Current NC certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
Current BCLS certification required.
Knowledge of Home Health Occupational Therapy and Point of Care documentation software is preferred.
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