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Occupational Therapy AssistantInspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryProvides occupational therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides patient / family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed. Home Health PositionEssential FunctionsAll team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the differenceImplements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment planAdministers patient treatments within the plan of care outlined by a licensed occupational therapist and progresses patients as indicatedDemonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in occupational therapyInteracts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality careDemonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and selfAssesses patient response to treatment, modifying when appropriate with input from the supervising therapistProvides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resourcesParticipates in patient and family education processProvides education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomesTeaches, counsels and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis conditionSupports and provides educational material to patient / families for support groups as well as community resourcesComplies with departmental policies for documentationFollows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents patient's progress toward goalsDocumentation is in compliance with chart review audit componentsDocuments all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely mannerDaily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminologyAppropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilizedObtains re-evaluations as required by S.C. Occupational Therapy licensureAssists with coverage within the Occupational Therapy staffMeets the team / department productivity standardsComplies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivityAccepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates into conductAttends staff meetings, team meetings and mandatory in-services as scheduledCompletes mandatory training in a timely mannerComplete PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth monthMaintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standardsCompletes assignments in a timely and thorough mannerAssists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and suppliesPerforms other related duties as assigned or requestedCompletes schedules, charge tickets and productivity sheets and mileage forms in an accurate and timely mannerDemonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team membersAssumes an additional team/department responsibilityComplies with department proceduresProvides supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistant students.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilityThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum RequirementsEducation - Associate degree from an AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant ProgramExperience - One (1) year of Occupational Therapy Assistant experienceIn Lieu OfTeam members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.Required Certifications, Registrations, LicensesLicensed or eligible for licensure in the state in which work is performed.A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.CPR CertificationKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesNAWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Location1200 Colonial Life BlvdFacilityHome Health - MidlandsDepartmentHome NursingShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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west columbia, SC, 29169, US
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