Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Winston Salem
Occupational Therapy Assistant Acute Care Winston Salem
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Job Description
The Physical and Occupational Therapy Department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient team. Qualified applicants will have strong focus on patient and family centered care as well as exceptional communication team interaction time management and a focus for evidence based practice. Professional development and mentorship opportunities available.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing direct age appropriate care for the occupational therapy patient. Carries out treatment plans for a variety of patient diagnoses as per the Occupational Therapists making recommendations or changes when appropriate. Responsible for teaching occupational therapy procedures to patients family and other health care personnel.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION:
- Current license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of North Carolina.
- CPR certification every two years.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Educates patient and family about condition (if applicable). Answers questions regarding treatment plan. Explains procedures education and plan of care to parents/responsible party of infants children adolescents as well as family members or responsible party of forgetful adults. Verifies understanding of information conveyed by health care team. Provides emotional support as needed in a respectful manner. Involves the patient parent/responsible party in decisionmaking and control of plan of care when able.
2. Performs patient care by carrying out patient treatment plans as outlined by OTR. Prepares parent/responsible party of infants children and mentally challenged for therapeutic procedures. Follows procedures per Rehab policy with knowledge and compliance with all age specific limitations as outlined. Explains procedure and works at a pace patient can tolerate mentally and physically. Uses equipment specific to size and age of infants children adolescents and adults. Completes treatments in a logical sequence and in a timely manner.
3. Communicates and interacts effectively with physicians and their staff. Relays pertinent information to physicians on their patients condition. Processes physicians orders and instructions for patient care. Clarifies and confirms orders according to established protocols. Relays information to and from physician for patient.
4. Maintains medical records. Documents daily progress change in treatment and patient status appropriately timely and objectively in patient chart. Knowledgeable of SOAP format. Helps keep referrals Medicare forms and insurance information updated to assist with reimbursement issues.
5. Performs the duties of a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Makes suggestions for changes in treatments when indicated. Monitors progress toward goals through proper use of goniometry MMT ADL independence balance progress and sensation perceptual cognitive changes and other standardized testing.
Employment Type
Full-Time
