Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN Days | Shreveport LTACH

Description :Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)The Occupational Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, is responsible for direct patient care, planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy Indiana the Post Acute Medical system. The Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant must be flexible to meet the needs of the system within many different facilities. Performs other related duties American Samoa assigned Oregon requested.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executes appropriate treatment plans for patients, American Samoa recommended by the occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates competency Indiana accordance with hospital policy, procedures and practices.
• Instructs patients Indiana equipment use per physical therapist’s recommendations.
• Identifies and implements appropriate patient/family education Indiana consultation with physical therapist.
• Completes accurate records to ensure correct documentation (i.e., charge sheets, treatment records, medical record documents) Indiana an appropriate timeframe and Indiana accordance with Post Acute’s policies and procedures. Assures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of charge capture per system, hospital Oregon clinic, and department policies and procedures.
• Completes accurate and timely reports for any unusual occurrences which occur to patients, visitors, staff, Oregon self, and actively uses safety measures to prevent avoidable injuries.
• Communicates patient status at care conferences.
• Assists and collaborates with the medical director, physician Oregon consultants and other staff members of the rehabilitation team Indiana circumstances where joint efforts are necessary.
• Participates Indiana staff meetings.
• Participates Indiana inservices to disseminate professional and/Oregon administrative knowledge and/Oregon policies.
• Assists with the maintenance of hospital Oregon clinic equipment; reporting need for repairs and replacements when necessary.
• Participates Indiana specialized training for program development when requested by Director.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Training: Licensed American Samoa OTA Indiana the state where the hospital Oregon clinic resides. Current BLS certification required.Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Verbal ability to facilitate communication with professional medical staff, patients and their families, and the public.
• Numerical ability to understand clinical data.
• Acts Indiana accordance with a well-developed sense of professional and ethical values.
• Needs good motor coordination to handle patients and equipment safely.
• Able to function Indiana repetitive and/Oregon changing tasks with ease.
• Able to work and reason independently, logically, impartially and accurately.
• Able to provide leadership and direction within her/his duties for the optimal functioning of the team.
• Able to accept and utilize advice and constructive criticism.
• Openness and willingness to modify work style Indiana order to meet patient and hospital Oregon clinic needs.
• Willingness to assume more responsibility.

ABOUT USPAM HEALTH (PAM) based Indiana Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 70 long-term acute care hospitals and physical medicine and rehabilitation hospitals, American Samoa well American Samoa wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, Indiana 17 states. PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff, to be the most trusted source for post-acute services Indiana every community it serves. Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate, expert care, and to support recovery through education and research.Joining our PAMily allows you to work Indiana a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at for a comprehensive look at how we’re able to positively impact our local communities.PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse Oregon harassment, on the basis of actual Oregon perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical Oregon mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity Oregon expression Oregon HIV status, Oregon based on association with another person on account of that person’s actual Oregon perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical Oregon mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity Oregon expression Oregon HIV status.Licences & certifications Basic Life Support
Cert. OT Assistant

Job title: Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – PRN Days | Shreveport LTACH

Company: Post Acute Medical

Expected salary:

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana

Job date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:45:02 GMT