Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Pediatric Outpatient Therapy Days Full-Time

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 25 - 36

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the delivery of pediatric 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 in the treatment of Pediatric patients ages infants 21 treating patients in the areas of fine motor sensory processing developmental delay and feeding disorders.

Responsibilities:

Assists the therapist in providing quality service according to state federal and professional regulations. Efficiently administers high quality physical therapy care as planned directed and supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Assists the Occupational Therapist with the patients testing evaluation and re-assessment.
Effectively instructs and progresses patients on the prescribed home exercise program as determined by the Occupational Therapist. Able to recognize the patients response and adapts treatment plans demonstrating initiative creativeness and knowledge with the consent of the therapist.
Prepares all documentation in a clear accurate timely and concise manner according to state federal Joint Commission and professional regulations.
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 for cleaning 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.
Effectively transitions patients to maintenance programs utilizing all programs and meeting the needs of each individual patient.
Assists and implements treatment protocols for the Pediatric practice Seeks new program development in order to present quality in-services and public programs.
Any other duties as assigned by Womans Hospital.

Schedule:

Full-Time

Monday Friday; schedule will vary

Pay Range:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$25.20 $36.54; based on work experience

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

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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.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the delivery of pediatric 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 therapyState li...