Job: Occupational Therapist Assistant
Job Description
Job Type: PRN, Hourly
Wage: $24.83-$37.60/hr.
Location: Salida, CO.
Job Description:
HRRMC's Rehab Department has an opening for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to work PRN ( on call as needed ) in Acute Care setting. This position will be granted an 8% pay differential. This position is eligible for our benefit package including employer matching retirement, paid sick time employee assistance program, and employee gym.
SCOPE STATEMENT :
Occupational therapy services are provided for habilitation, rehabilitation, and the promotion of health and wellness to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory-perceptual, and other aspects of performance in a variety of contexts and environments to support engagement in occupations that affect physical and mental health, well-being, and quality of life. Facilitates mental health screenings, assessment, treatment and triage of care for identified individuals in a consultative capacity to minimize emotional or otherwise harm to the patient and maximize participation in the individual's plan of care. Provides quality occupational therapy care in all areas of rehabilitation by performing services at the preventive, acute and rehabilitative stages directed toward achieving increased functional independence and decreased functional decline and the need for more intensive care.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures, TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, and acknowledgement of policies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Performs the duties per the Occupational Therapist Assistant Scope of Practice, including but not limited to:
a. Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions in order to best administer the plan of care provided by the occupational therapist.
b. Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by implementing the plan of care outlined by the occupational therapist and modifying therapeutic interventions within the scope of the treatment plan.
c. Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations.
d. Engages in consultation, education, and research.
e. Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered.
f. Provides appropriate supervision of aides as specified by scope of practice.
g. Participate in discharge planning process.
2. Interacts positively with new recruits presenting the organization in a positive manner.
3. Communicates any concerns or issues directly with their manager whenever possible or consults immediately with their immediate supervisor. Does not wait to be rounded on to share concerns.
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- The Occupational Therapist Assistant is a graduate of an associate's degree (A. A. or A.S.) in an accredited program of Occupational Therapy from a two-year college or university.
- Six months to one year related experience and/or training required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
1. Current, active Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure for Colorado or a permit from the licensing board while awaiting licensure examination.
2. Current CPR Certification.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.