The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides treatment and support to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, primarily in a long-term acute care hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient care, documentation in electronic medical records, patient and family education, equipment management, and team communication. The role also involves mentoring interns, participating in performance improvement initiatives, and occasionally providing weekend and holiday coverage.
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Job Summary:
T reatment of patients primarily in the LTACH with coverage in the IRH as needed, based on business need under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; daily documentation/charging in the EMR; education of patients, families and staff as appropriate; communication of patient progress in clinical conference; communication with other team members on a daily basis; preparing equipment orders; contacting vendors for equipment; communication with physicians and other professionals; weekend/holiday services rotation; participation in Performance Improvement initiatives.50/50 coverage in hospital
Takes an active role in servicing patients with immediate needs. Documents productivity in a timely manner.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Follows the established treatment plan and provides treatment according to funding source and regulatory guidelines to meet functional goals; accurately documents, including need for skilled services, patient progression, patient response, and then bills accordingly; provides education as appropriate
S erves as CI/mentor for interns as needed: Provides direct supervision/mentorship, taking direct responsibility for the patient & care provided. Provides daily feedback to interns regarding treatment interventions & directs the learning experience. Critiques/co-signs documentation daily to be sure it meets regulatory requirements & funding source specifications. Completes weekly, midterm and final evaluations for interns & communicates w/ their school regarding performance.
Participates in hospital and discipline specific skills check: Demonstrates competency through completion of didactic training and testing as well as demonstration of skills specific to their position and skill set as well as skills obtained at Wellstar Roosevelt.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Education
Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Required
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy as an Assistant Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS).
NBCOT
GA OTA License or eligible
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occupational therapy assistant, patient care, long-term acute care, rehabilitation, medical documentation, electronic medical record, patient education, mentor interns, healthcare support, basic life support
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