Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

North Mississippi Medical Center

• Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Occupational Therapy
• Remains competent in the following areas:
  Standardized testing, Therapeutic exercise, ADL training, Cognitive skills, Wheelchair transfers
• Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
• Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
• Serves as clinical instructor for OTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner

• Delegates authority to Technicians

• Maintains productivity level at department target
• Evaluates and establishes treatment plan for any patient referred to Occupational Therapy
• Remains competent in the following areas:
  Standardized testing, Therapeutic exercise, ADL training, Cognitive skills, Wheelchair transfers
• Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
• Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
• Serves as clinical instructor for OTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner

• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment

• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes

• Must have an Associates Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Must hold a current state License based on facility location
• Must be certified in CPR
• Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable:
  Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics

• Certified OT Assistant

• Associates of Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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