Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN FLT
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment as established by the Occupational Therapist to meet specific measurable goals. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator.
Responsibilities
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards. Assists the Occupational Therapist during patient testing evaluations and procedures. Carries out a treatment program for assigned patients as determined by the evaluation performed by the Occupational Therapist. Designs and fits adaptive devices such as splints braces ADL devices and tools based on patient disability and rehabilitation needs. Teaches patients/family the skills and techniques required for participation in Occupational Therapy adapting the instruction and techniques to meet the comprehension level of the patients/family. Reports any changes in a patients condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist and assists in updating treatment plans. Maintains adequate records within the medical record regarding patient responses to treatment techniques. Maintains communication with physicians via verbal and written reports regarding patient treatment. Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians and Aides appropriately. Conducts or participates in Inservice training as needed for other hospital personnel. Participates in educational programs and Inservice meetings. Attends meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Associates degree and graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program training or experience in related environment is must demonstrate ability to recognize patients individual needs based on medical conditions age (infants pediatrics adolescents young adults middle-aged and geriatric) limitations and planned state licensure as required.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Miss ... View more
