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Prisma Health

Occupational Therapy Assistant FT, Day

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides occupational therapy treatment under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist according to the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy. Collaborates with team members in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides patient / family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges and other information as needed.

•Home Health Position

•Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan Administers patient treatments within the plan of care outlined by a licensed occupational therapist and progresses patients as indicated Demonstrates basic knowledge of diagnoses / conditions seen in occupational therapy Interacts with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding the patients, others in the home and self Assesses patient response to treatment, modifying when appropriate with input from the supervising therapist Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources Participates in patient and family education process Provides education and training to patients, families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomes Teaches, counsels and communicates with the patient, family or caregiver educational information related to the patient's diagnosis condition Supports and provides educational material to patient / families for support groups as well as community resources Complies with departmental policies for documentation Follows POC as defined by the primary therapist and documents patient's progress toward goals Documentation is in compliance with chart review audit components Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment and discharge in the computer in a timely manner Daily treatment records are noted in the computer on a daily basis and are clear and professional in terminology Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized Obtains re-evaluations as required by S.C. Occupational Therapy licensure Assists with coverage within the Occupational Therapy staff Meets the team / department productivity standards Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity Accepts and examines performance feedback and incorporates into conduct Attends staff meetings, team meetings and mandatory in-services as scheduled Completes mandatory training in a timely manner Complete PPD testing procedures by the end of the employee's birth month Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies Performs other related duties as assigned or requested Completes schedules, charge tickets and productivity sheets and mileage forms in an accurate and timely manner Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members Assumes an additional team/department responsibility Complies with department procedures Provides supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistant students. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree from an AOTA Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program Experience - One (1) year of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience In Lieu Of Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020, are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state in which work is performed. A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance. CPR Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 1200 Colonial Life Blvd Facility Home Health - Midlands Department Home Nursing Share your talent with us!

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to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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  • Dental Insurance

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$58,342 / year median in South Carolina

+9% projected growth

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