Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary: $56.00 PPV
Full-Time/Part-Time
Benefits:
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a primary occupational therapist provides treatment implementation education and communication according to the established treatment plan to address the needs of patients as well as foster working relationships among professionals and ancillary staff. The occupational therapist assistant may serve infants children adolescents adults and senior clients.
Performance Expectations for All Employees:
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education: Graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the American
Occupational Therapy Association.
Minimum Experience: Entry-level New Grad
Licenses/Registrations:
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Physical/Mental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects tools or controls and communicate effectively with other people. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a clinical setting. May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases harmful chemicals and/or disoriented or combative patients. Lifting to 50 lbs. may be necessary. Alertness and careful attention to detail are necessary to avoid injury. Must be able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with changes in activity.
Equipment Used:
Computer based word processing. Office equipment used such as copiers printers and fax machines.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403 (b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flex Spending account
- Health Saving account
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Short-term and long-term disability and accident insurances
Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of a primary occupational therapist provides treatment implementation education and communication according to the established treatment plan to address the needs of patients as well as foster working relationships among professionals and ancillary staff. The occupational therapist assistant may serve infants children adolescents adults and senior clients.
Performance Expectations for All Employees:
- Protects confidential information and understands responsibilities regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and protected health information (PHI).
- Complies with safety instructions observes safe work practices and provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
- Meets the agencys expectations for exemplary customer service.
- Pursues learning opportunities to enhance personal and professional capabilities.
- Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
- Complies with all local state and federal laws and regulations.
- Attends required meetings.
Essential Functions:
- Provides direct patient care consults with primary occupational therapists and other professionals as necessary reassesses patient status and recommends care plan adjustments as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implements a plan of care based on evaluation of patient status by primary occupational therapist.
- Conducts provision of therapy within accepted standards of care and in accordance with state law.
- Provides occupational therapy in patient homes and/or outpatient clinic as assigned.
- Communicate effectively with clients relatives professional and support staff to achieve desired patient outcome.
- Adheres to established organizational policies and procedures objectives quality improvement program safety environmental and infection control standards.
- Maintains current and accurate records of properly signed prescriptions patient evaluations treatments goals and plan of care. Ensures conformity to regulations and requirements of third-party payers.
- Performs patient care visits in accordance with Agency productivity requirements.
- Enhances professional growth and development of self and the department staff through presentations and participation in educational programs current literature in-service meetings and workshops.
- Provides direction and leadership to students and staff when called upon.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education: Graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the American
Occupational Therapy Association.
Minimum Experience: Entry-level New Grad
Licenses/Registrations:
- Current license or eligible for license to practice occupational therapy by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA).
- CPR certification.
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to follow and implement treatment plans according to patient needs and current treatment concepts as determined by primary occupational therapist.
- Ability to personally relate to clients of all ages and their needs and concerns.
- Ability to remain current in the skills and knowledge necessary for excellent patient care.
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
- Current knowledge of laws related to patient care.
Physical/Mental Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects tools or controls and communicate effectively with other people. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
Working Conditions:
Work is generally performed in a clinical setting. May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases harmful chemicals and/or disoriented or combative patients. Lifting to 50 lbs. may be necessary. Alertness and careful attention to detail are necessary to avoid injury. Must be able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with changes in activity.
Equipment Used:
Computer based word processing. Office equipment used such as copiers printers and fax machines.
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
Nursing and Therapy Services of Colorado provides high-quality healthcare services in Colorado Springs. Services include physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and CNA training.
