Occupational Therapy Assistant - Tulare
Company: Tulare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Tulare
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Tulare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - -
POSITION DESCRIPTION: To provide direct patient care and support
activities which build and maintain the outstanding outcomes of the
therapy department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides patient care under the direction of a registered
occupational therapist. Completes documentation according to
established procedures. Is involved in support duties as assigned.
Contributes to professional development of self and others.
Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and
knowledge. Demonstrates safe working practices.
Provides patient treatment, which meets patient needs in accordance
with the plan of care, and uses current treatment knowledge in
accordance with facility clinical procedures. This includes but is
not limited to:
Providing comprehensive, appropriate patient treatment in
accordance with patient's individual treatment plan as stipulated
by supervising OTR.
Providing clear instruction to patients and families.
Communicating with supervisor and other health team members
regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Instructing patients' families or nursing staff in specified follow
through programs.
Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for
problem-solving and clinical best practice.
Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance
with regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.
This includes but is not limited to:
Assists with maintenance of patient charges and administrative
support. This includes but is not limited to:
Consistently demonstrates facility's interdisciplinary approach to
patient care. This includes but is not limited to:
Contributes to professional development of self and others. This
includes but is not limited to:
Aids in building and maintaining a positive facility culture as a
professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited
to:
Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not
limited to:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Education
Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapist Assistant
program. Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an
accredited OTA program.
Experience
Physical Requirements:
For Direct Patient Care:
For Support Activities:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant may spend approximately
10-20% of the time sitting at desk or terminal entering data.
License/Certification/Registration:
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