Occupational Therapy Assistant

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITIONThe purpose of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Home Health Care is to prepare patients and equipment for the Occupational Therapist and assists the Occupational Therapist in administering treatments within the Home Health Care System.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESDuty 1: Recognizes the role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in relation to the other members of the patient care and rehabilitation team in the Home Health Care system.Duty 2: Assists the staff Occupational Therapist in the patient’s subsequent assessment.Duty 3: Exercises independent judgment within the limitations of an assistant’s responsibilities.Duty 4: Regularly report verbally and in writing to the appropriate person (RN or OT) as necessary to continue a quality treatment program.Duty 5: Consistently displays the knowledge and ability to apply therapeutic principles and practices.Duty 6: Documentation is consistent with or exceeds Bridge Home Health and Hospice guidelines.Duty 7: Manages assignments responsibly to include keeping management informed of any unusual or special incident occurrences.Duty 8: Utilizes a team approach to teaching opportunities and family care issues of the patient.Duty 9: Consistently maintains optimal patient care within budget constraints.Duty10: Displays Service Excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote patient satisfaction.Duty 11: Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and Medicare/Medicaid compliance.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS •       Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of Ohio •       Commitment to and knowledge of the philosophy, mission, and goals of the agency and the standards and regulations governing it •       Understands and respects patients’ rights. •       A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver’s license you must obtain one within one year of your residency in the state) and you must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy requirements •       Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required. •       Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.  Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and proceduresPREFERED QUALIFICATIONS •       1-2 years of experience preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position requires a full range of body motions with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, sit for four to six hours a day and stand for one hour a day. The individual must be able to lift twenty to fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity for simple grasping tasks. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle for business travel. This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)