OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, implements designated treatment plans, provides objective feedback on patient performance and assists in the development enhancement of the therapeutic environment. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrate the ability to tolerate physically demanding tasks of moving equipment and patients utilizing safety measures for both self and/or patients per the physical/environmental demands specified below.
• Demonstrates proper, secure documentation in the Electronic Medical Record
• Demonstrates the ability to use critical thinking with patient care treatment planning
• Demonstrates understanding of age-specific patient care indicators and makes adjustments in treatment approach accordingly, remaining consistent with the plan of care.
• Appropriately identifies learning needs of patients or family members
• Works as a team member to assist patient/family at all points of entry into the acute care therapy care system, and along the continuum of care as appropriate
• Works well under the supervision of an occupational therapist and collaborates with therapists, physicians and other disciplines to appropriately manage the care of our patients
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Acute Care Therapists and Therapy

Assistants will have 2 hours of stroke education annually.

Work Experience:

May be a recent graduate.

Certification/Licensure - DUE UPON HIRE

• Permanent or Temporary License as aN Occupational Therapist Assistant from the Mississippi State Board of Health

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support ( Within 30 Days of Employment Required)

Mental Demands:

Must be able to follow instructions from the Occupational Therapist and the department leadership.

Must be congenially cooperative with co-workers and patients.