Position Summary The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides services under the general supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist including assisting with patient assessment treating individual patients and patient groups delivering home program patient and family instruction and participating in family and team conferences. The OT Assistant conducts equipment inventories and maintenance and documents services according to hospital and departmental standards.
Essential Functions Instructs and prepares the patient for treatment. Applies/conducts appropriate modality/intervention. Informs the patient of the treatment process. Monitors patients during treatments. Records patient treatments on charts. Provides information to the supervising OTR and physicians. Establishes/maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients. Provides information to supervisor as directed. Writes progress notes in accordance with department policy. Assists in maintaining logs charge tickets and reports. Designs and instructs patients in home programs. Provides written treatment programs for days off and Saturdays. Monitors stock levels and orders supplies as needed. Assists with the maintenance of equipment. Cleans equipment and returns it to storage area if appropriate. Supervises and directs technicians in their departmental duties. Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. Performs other duties as assigned. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I. Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
Work Experience Required Experience:Not specified One year experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling lbs Time lbs Time 110 3
Movement Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 133 Crouch/Squat 133 Kneel/Crawl 133 Reach Above Shoulder 133 Reach Below Shoulder 133 Repetitive Arm None Repetitive Hand 133 Grasping 133 Squeezing 133 Climb Stairs None Walking Uneven 133 Walking Even 3466
Environment Time Indoors 67100 Outdoors 133 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 133
Equipment Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 133
Work Near Time Machinery None Electricity None SHARPS 033 Chemicals 033 Fumes 033 Heights None
Vision Depth Perception Required < 20 Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5
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