COTA, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - InpatientOccupational Therapy- PRN

Description

Summary :

A professional who plans, implements, coordinates,

monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He / she has

clinical and / or functional knowledge of the position for which they

are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of

tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team.

Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual

needs using communication and available resources to promote

quality, cost effective care

Responsibilities :

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

reports directly to the department manager and / or his / her designee

with clinical supervision provided by a licensed occupational

therapist

Responsible for utilization and

supervision of volunteers, students, and support staff relating to

the provision of occupational therapy

services

The occupational therapist is

responsible for interpretation / implementation of physician orders,

provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential

information, professional communication, economic use of

time / resources, and creation of a positive work / therapy

environment

Knowledgeable of the principles and

practice of occupational therapy

Perform the

technical skills of the certified occupational therapy assistant

and be competent to operate the equipment utilized in his / her

professional area

Ability to write and speak in

a professional and intelligent manner and must demonstrate

supervision / management skills

Willing to assume

additional responsibilities as requested

Requirements : Education / Skills

Associate

Degree

Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications

OTA License in state of

employment

• BLS

Work Schedule : PRN

Work Type : Per Diem As

Needed