Occupational Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]

Job description

SUMMARY

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

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Unity Living Center (St. Mary's Campus) - 89 Genesee St., Rochester, NY 14611

DEPARTMENT: Occupational Therapy

SCHEDULE: Day Shift, Schedule Varies, Monday - Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTAs, 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 with 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 the 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 the end of each day.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited school.

• Required Licensure / Certification Skills: Licensed and/or registered by the State of New York.

• Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for the PTA or OTA exam

• Reads, writes, and speaks English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Computer skills required.

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