Temp - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Description:

Occupational Therapist Assistant Duties include






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Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.







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Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.








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Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.







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Assesses patient s progress and communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.








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Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Occupational Therapist.








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Provides consultation and to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the cognitive and/or physical disorders.








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Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.








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Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.








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Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.








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Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.








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Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.








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Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.








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Able to work with supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.








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Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.








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Adherence to NBCOT / AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.








- Active State Licensure/Registration when applicable.










RequirementDescription:

- 1 years of OTA experience - [REQUIRED]
- LTC or Rehab Experience - [Required]
- COTA license- [Required]
- Must be submitted at the posted rate*** if requested rate is higher candidate will be redirected




Skills:

Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Conferences, Durable Medical Equipment, Medical Records, Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Procedure Implementation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management



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3B Healthcare, Inc