Mary Free Bed
Healthcare
CertifiedOccupationalTherapyAssistant
“Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Mary Free Bed. Skills: Occupational Therapy services, Patient Care, Documentation, Communication, Supervision. Provides occupational therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, an occupational therapist. Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence based research, and program development”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve outstanding clinical outcomes
Industry & Context.
identifying problems and seeking solutions
The physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program, Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Licensure with the State of Michigan, The physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments, Possesses and maintains BLS certification
What You'll Do.
Provides occupational therapy services as assigned by
and under the supervision of
an occupational therapist
Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education
evidence based research
and program development
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives
Provides patient care
Assists occupational therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures
Assists the occupational therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities
and functional activities
Provides verbal and/or written feedback to primary occupational therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient’s condition
and response to treatment
Aids the occupational therapist in estimating equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items
Provides coverage of patients in the absence of other staff
Document’s patient’s status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines
Communicates with other appropriate people to integrate OT treatment as necessary
Participates in educational program for patients
and health care workers regarding treatment procedures
functional activities
Participates in patient care conferences as requested
Participates in various meetings and in-services as assigned
Follows all hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control
Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations
Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training orientation) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested
Supports program operations as assigned
Functions as patient advocate
Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities
Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients
coworkers and members of the community
Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapist assistant students
and evaluates skills of students and volunteers
Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students
Functions as a resource person in area of expertise
Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned
Participates in orientation and training of new staff
Assists in maintaining clean and orderly treatment areas
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Inter-disciplinary approach; Communicates with other appropriate people to integrate OT treatment as necessary, or as directed; Participates in patient care conferences as requested; Participates in various meetings and in-services as assigned; Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community; Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students and volunteers; Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students; Participates in orientation and training of new staff
Communication Scope
Provides verbal and/or written feedback to primary occupational therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient’s condition, reaction, and response to treatment; Communicates with other appropriate people to integrate OT treatment as necessary, or as directed; Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students; direct communication
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