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Occupational Therapy Assistant- Lymphedema

Riverside Hospital

Gloucester, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Intervention, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Data Analysis, Disability Accommodations, Health Department, Healthcare, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Needs Assessment, Occupational Therapy, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Progress Reports, Quality of Life, Safety/Work Safety, Special Needs, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Gloucester, Virginia
POSTED
4 days ago
Gloucester, Virginia

Hiring Range

$30.60 - $42.08/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
An Occupational Therapy Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Occupational Therapy Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with health professionals and ancillary staff.

What you will do
  • Follows the plan of care and performs COTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
  • Prepares treatment areas to include setting up equipment. Cleans treatment areas and equipment.
  • Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
  • Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist.
  • Assists in the evaluation of patients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations. Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
  • Provides patient education on interventions.

Qualifications

Education
  • Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
  • Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (Required)

Experience
  • 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications
  • Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) (Required)
  • CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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