Occupational Therapy Assistant

2 days ago


El Cajon, California, United States PACS Inc Full time
Job Summary

Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to treatment plans. Key responsibilities include recording daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes, communicating with the supervisor and healthcare team, and participating in in-services training programs. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate positively with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board
  • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan
  • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem, and plans
  • Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility
  • Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements
  • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures
  • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services
  • Participate in discharge planning
  • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area
  • Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
Requirements
  • Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State
  • Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care
  • Ability to read technical procedures
  • Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families
  • Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and/or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and/or hearing very frequently. Tasting and/or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.



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