Job detail

Occupational Therapy Assistant

EXALT HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SCOTTSDALE LL

#Electronic Medical Record #BLS #Patient Care #ADLs #Occupational Therapy Assistant #Inpatient Rehabilitation #American Heart Association #Brain Injury

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will provide comprehensive therapy services under the supervision of an OT to help patients regain independence in daily living activities. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate medical documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an associate degree in occupational therapy and current state certification. A minimum of two years of inpatient rehabilitation experience is preferred, along with current BLS certification.

associate degreeCommunicationDocumentationPatient AssessmentBLS CertificationPatient EducationTreatment PlanningElectronic Medical RecordsInterdisciplinary CollaborationProblem-solvingOccupational TherapyActivities of Daily LivingAdaptive EquipmentClinical ReasoningRehabilitation Medicine

Job description

Description Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program, and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas.

Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to patients in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role is vital in helping patients regain independence in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) and returning to their prior level of function.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment and Treatment: Assisting in the evaluation of patients’ functional abilities and limitations, and implementing treatment plans designed to improve self-care skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), and overall independence. This may include activities such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and mobility training. Patient Education: Educating patients and their families on the use of adaptive equipment, home modifications, and strategies for managing their condition.

Documentation

Accurately documenting patient progress, treatment interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Communication and
Collaboration: Communicating effectively with patients, families, OTs, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure a coordinated and successful rehabilitation process.
Professional
Development: Staying up-to-date on the latest occupational therapy practices by attending continuing education courses. Maintain a safe and positive patient care environment.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Licenses or Certifications Current certification to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state where currently practicing.
Current BLS required via the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (required).