Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Colorado Springs area,Colorado USA,Healthcare

Salary: $56.00 PPV
Full-Time/Part-Time

Benefits

403(b)
403 (b) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flex Spending account
Health Saving account
Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Short-term and long-term disability and accident insurances

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a primary occupational therapist, provides treatment, implementation, education and communication according to the established treatment plan to address the needs of patients as well as foster working relationships among professionals and ancillary staff. The occupational therapist assistant may serve infants, children, adolescents, adults and senior clients.

Performance Expectations for All Employees

Protects confidential information and understands responsibilities regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and protected health information (PHI).

Complies with safety instructions, observes safe work practices, and provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.

Meets the agency’s expectations for exemplary customer service.

Pursues learning opportunities to enhance personal and professional capabilities.

Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.

Complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Attends required meetings.

Essential Functions

Provides direct patient care, consults with primary occupational therapists and other professionals as necessary, reassesses patient status and recommends care plan adjustments as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

Implements a plan of care based on evaluation of patient status by primary occupational therapist.

Conducts provision of therapy within accepted standards of care and in accordance with state law.

Provides occupational therapy in patient homes and/or outpatient clinic as assigned.

Communicate effectively with clients, relatives, professional and support staff to achieve desired patient outcome.

Adheres to established organizational policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Maintains current and accurate records of properly signed prescriptions, patient evaluations, treatments, goals and plan of care. Ensures conformity to regulations and requirements of third-party payers.

Performs patient care visits in accordance with Agency productivity requirements.

Enhances professional growth and development of self and the department staff through presentations and participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.

Provides direction and leadership to students and staff when called upon.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education

Graduation from a certified occupational therapy assistant program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Minimum Experience

Entry-level, New Grad

Licenses/Registrations

Current license or eligible for license to practice occupational therapy by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA).
CPR certification.

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to follow and implement treatment plans according to patient needs and current treatment concepts as determined by primary occupational therapist.
Ability to personally relate to clients of all ages and their needs and concerns.
Ability to remain current in the skills and knowledge necessary for excellent patient care.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Current knowledge of laws related to patient care.

Physical/Mental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls and communicate effectively with other people.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed in a clinical setting. May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients. Lifting to 50 lbs. may be necessary. Alertness and careful attention to detail are necessary to avoid injury. Must be able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with changes in activity.

Equipment Used

Computer based word processing. Office equipment used such as copiers, printers and fax machines.

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