Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physical Therapy

Summary:

Provides occupational therapy services. Evaluates patients, sets goals, plans programs and treats patients according to the physician’s orders; maintains required records and notes; assists with directing technicians and support personnel, assumes responsibility for occupational charges; participates in educational programs; follow all CHRISTUS St. Michael and departmental policy and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Performs patients care related duties in order to restore the patient to his/her maximum level of independence and function according to accepted standards of ethical conduct for the occupational therapist.
• Clinical competencies in occupational therapist skills and techniques are demonstrated in a manner that promotes quality patient care.
• Participates in established inter-departmental and intra-departmental communication systems and methods to achieve departmental, hospital and corporate goals.
• Maintains required records/documentation on a timely manner as specified in departmental policy and procedures manual.
• Participated in maintaining/improving the effectiveness of the services provided by the occupational therapy department.
• Participates in medical chart peer review, case record review and utilization review as deemed necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for therapeutic equipment safety, operation and maintenance.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma required 
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy assisting from an accredited occupational therapy program, approved by AOTA

Experience

• New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in physical therapy is acceptable

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Maintains current licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements
• BCLS certification required

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time