Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Adult Outpatient Therapy - Days - Full-time
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Adult Outpatient Therapy - Days - Full-time
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Job Description
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the delivery of occupational therapy services under supervision in accordance with state federal and professional regulations.
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited program with an Associates degree in occupational therapy
- State licensure with the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners
- Completed clinicals during the COTA program
- Skills and competency in swimming as appropriate for aquatic therapy treatment
- Previous experience with Lymphedema and/or Oncology population highly preferred; must be willing to train in all areas
Responsibilities:
- Assists the therapist in providing quality service according to state federal and professional regulations. Efficiently administers highquality physical therapy care as planned directed and supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Assists the Occupational Therapist with the patients testing evaluation and reassessment. Demonstrates competency in the collectionof data by effectively measuring joint motion muscle strength tissue integrity postural deviations and malalignment.
- Effectively instructs and progresses patients on the prescibed exercise program as determined by the Occupational Therapist. Able torecognize the patients response and adapts treatment plans demonstrating initiative creativeness and knowledge with the consent ofthe therapist.
- Prepares all documentation in a clear accurate timely and concise manner according to state federal Joint Commission andprofessional regulations.
- Demonstrates competency in the application utilization and monitoring of appropriate modalities under the supervision of a licensedOccupational Therapist to include but not be limited to: electrical stimulation ultrasound TENS fluid therapy biofeedback hot/cold packapplication splinting and lymphatic drainage via pump.
- Effectively performs manual techniques under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to promote optimum tissuehealing and range of motion utilizing the following techniques: myofascial release massage friction massage and tissue stretching.
- Participates in providing instruction and education to the staff as directed.
- Cleans and records cleaning of toys as it occurs. Ensures delivery of laundry and adequate housekeeping. Wears safety glasses forcleaning and performs procedures per infection control policies of department. Maintains department logs and equipment as assigned.
- Trains and delegates duties to volunteers per needs of the department.
- Assists with coverage of clients in the medical exercise program as needed and/or directed.
- Effectively transitions patients to maintenance programs utilizing all programs and meeting the needs of each individual patient.
- Assists and implements treatment protocols for area of practice (i.e. Womans Health Pediatrics). Seeks new program development inorder to present quality inservices and public programs.
- Any other duties as assigned by Womans Hospital.
Schedule:
FullTime
Monday Friday; schedule will vary
Pay Range:
Hourly/NonExempt
$22.91 $33.22; based on work experience
A Work Experience with Purpose
Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Womans. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.
Our employees organizational culture mission vision values and benefits make Womans a best place to work. In fact for the17th year in a row Womans has been recognized as aBest Place to Work by Modern Healthcare making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the programs inception. We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with one of our recruiters directly please email
Womans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
