About this opportunity
CAMC Health System lists this Occupational Therapy Assistant - Rehab Therapy - General Hospital opportunity in charleston, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
Implement occupational therapy services for patients under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Responsibilities
• Gather data for the Occupational Therapist in the administration of structured evaluations.
• Develop specific treatment programs and techniques in accordance with the treatment plan and goals developed by the Occupational Therapist, implementing these programs and techniques with approval from the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor the patients performance and response to treatment, modifying treatment as necessary at the request of the Occupational Therapist.
• Report observations to the responsible treatment therapist and other team members as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain various records, such as progress notes, charges, and attendance documentation.
• Instruct patients' family members in therapeutic processes.
• Gather data for monitoring quality assurance programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)
The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.
Competency Statement
Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.
Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)
1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
• Formalized Training (Required) Education: Program must be by AOTA
Credentials
• Occupational Therapy Asst, Lic (Required)
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
Work Schedule: Days
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: General Hospital
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Jamie L. Douglas
Worksite address
charleston, WV, 25329, US
Who can apply
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