Occupational Therapy Assistant Hanzoncare LLC Jacksonville, FL Job Details Part-time | Contract From $45 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Teamwork Interpersonal skills BLS Certification Driver's License Occupational Therapy Attention to detail Organizational skills COTA Full Job Description Responsible to the registered occupational therapist that is responsible for the implementation of plan of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist. Service areas required for work are Duval, Clay, and St. Johns County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the ongoing assessment of patients functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing assessment of the home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients/family in daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patients condition.
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patients response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
• Maintains communication with other personnel involved in the patients care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with organization policy.
• Attends and contributes to case conferences and meetings as required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
• Participates in instructing patients family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in patients treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.

Benefits:

None This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented

• quality and precision-focused Stable
• traditional, stable, strong processes Team-oriented
• cooperative and collaborative

Workplace Setting:

Assisted Living Facility Home Visit Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

From $45.00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you in Saint Augustine, FL? Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? Please list one to three references. Include the person's name, company and title, contact details (email and/or phone number), and explain your relationship (former boss, current coworker, etc).

Experience:

health care setting: 1 year (Preferred) occupational therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 100% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person