Occupational Therapist Assistant - Therapy/Rehab

Upper Valley Medical Center

Occupational Therapist Assistant (Part-Time)

• Part-Time: 20 hours per week

Under the general supervision of the department Supervisor in Rehabilitation Services and according to established policies and procedures, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will: 

• Report/discuss patient’s status during consultation with Occupational Therapist; take initiative in communicating patient changes and scheduling consultations in a timely manner
• Confer with Occupational Therapist prior to initiating change in an established treatment program
• Administer patient treatment based upon established evaluation or reassessment
• Complete required documentation in a timely fashion; maintain productivity at department standard
• Delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel; participate in case management of patient’s rehabilitation services
• Perform non-clinical tasks and demonstrate work habits to support effective daily operation
• Participate in one to two departmental, hospital, or community programs/meetings; teach, orient, train, supervise, and mentor co-workers, new employees, volunteers, observers, and at least one student annually.

Education: Associate degree from an accredited program for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants required.

Certifications:

• Currently licensed as a COTA in the state of Ohio required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

Requirements:

• Requires effective communication and the analytical skills necessary to implement planned treatment programs, identifying changes in patient’s condition, and adjusting activities accordingly.
• Demonstrates acceptable work performance by exhibiting a positive and constructive attitude, initiative, dependability, cooperation, and skill in verbal and written expression.
• Abides by the Code of Ethical Conduct as defined by the Code of Ethics by the AOTA.