Occupational Therapy Assistant-Home Health FT Day
Occupational Therapy Assistant-Home Health FT Day
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Job Description
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Job Summary
Provides occupational therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patients individualized plan of care. Provides patient / family education completes documentation of patient treatments charges and other information as needed.Accountabilities
Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan
Administers patient treatments within the plan of care outlined by a licensed occupational
therapist and progresses patients as indicated
Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in occupational therapy
Interacts with others involved in the patients care to incorporate an interdisciplinary
treatment approach for coordinated quality care
Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients
others in the home and self
Assesses patient response to treatment modifying when appropriate with input from the
supervising therapist
Provides information regarding followup services which may include a referral to other
community resourcesActively participates in patient and family education process
Provides education and training to patients families and caregivers regarding diagnoses
proress and longterm functional outcomes
Teaches counsels and communicates with the patient family or caregiver educational
information related to the patients diagnosis condition
Supports and provides educational material to patient / families for support grous as well
as community resourcesComplies with departmental policies for documentation
Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents patients progress toward
goals
Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components
Documents all aspects of assessment planning treatment and discharge in the computer
in a timely manner
Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and
professional in terminology
Appropriate abreviations and medical terminology is utilized
Obtains reevaluations as required by S.C. Occupational Therapy licensureProductivity
Assists with coverage within the Occupational Therapy staff
Meets the team / department productivity standards
Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate
levels of productivity
Accepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates into conductDepartment and Team Responsibiities
Attends staff meetings team meetings and mandatory inservices as scheduled
Completes mandatory training in a timely manner
Complete PPD testing prcedures by the end of the employees birth month
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality
improvement programs safety environmental and infection control standards
Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner
Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Completes schedules charge tickets and productivity sheets and mileage forms in an
accurate and timely manner
Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members
Assumes an additional team/department responsibility
Complies with department procedures
Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistant students.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a nonmanagement job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Associates Degree from an AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program
- 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of South Carolina
- SCDL South Carolina DRIVERS LICENSE
- You can use a valid drivers license issued by the state from which you moved for 90 days after which time you must surrender it and obtain a South Carolina driver license.
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
Team members employed in this job prior to July 1 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.
Other Required Skills and Experience
CPR Certification required.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
1200 Colonial Life BlvdFacility
1521 Home Health MidlandsDepartment
Home NursingShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Employment Type
Full-Time
