PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant Cert Hospital

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant Cert Hospital Riverside Regional Medical Center - 3.6 Newport News, VA Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications COTA Full Job Description Newport News, Virginia Overview An Occupational Therapy Assistant carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. The Occupational Therapy Assistant may work in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting. The Therapist is supervised by Rehab Services management and maintains a positive working relationship with health professionals and ancillary staff. What you will do Follows the plan of care and performs procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist. Prepares treatment areas to include setting up equipment. Cleans treatment areas and equipment. Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students. Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the physical therapist. Assists in the evaluation of patients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations. Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly. Provides patient education on interventions. Qualifications Education Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required) or Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (Required) Experience 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.