Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

Job description

SUMMARY

Implements and documents treatment programs. Provides superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Rd. Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Acute Care

SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shift, 40 hours per week (8 am - 4:30 pm); Monday - Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTA's, completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable, and measurable long and short-term goals.
• Implements treatment programs individualized to the patient's needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment; documents patient response to treatment according to department policy.
• Communicates directly to the therapist regarding the patient’s plan of care, concerns, or any observed changes in medical status.
• Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate discharge plan. Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge. Communicates home programs in a neat, concise, and organized manner.
• Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, staffing, patient needs, and space constraints. Documents patient charges and attendance at end of each day.
• Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental in-services, professional organizations, and review of professional literature.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for PTA or OTA exam
• HHCS Only: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a COTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility
• Required Licensure / Certification Skills: Licensed and/or registered by the State of New York.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $22.60 - $32.00