Occupational Therapist Assistant I

2 weeks ago


Sumter, South Carolina, United States Prisma Health Full time
Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides occupational therapy services under the plan of care established by a licensed Occupational Therapist. This role is responsible for implementing treatment plans, assessing patient response to treatment, and modifying treatment as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of occupational therapy principles and practices, as well as excellent communication and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement treatment plans: 55%
  • Follows plan of care established by supervising Occupational Therapist
  • Assesses patient response to treatment and modifying treatment as needed
  • Demonstrates proficiency and competency in clinical care in primary work area
  • Reports changes in patient status to team members as appropriate
  • Effectively communicates patient status with clinical staff: 5%
  • Documents all aspects of treatment in compliance with chart review audit components
  • Treatment notes are clear, succinct and contain information regarding treatment progression
  • Participates in team meetings and provides the necessary patient information
  • Actively participates in patient/family education regarding progress and home programs as needed
  • Appropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized 10%
  • Participates in discharge planning of patients including provision of documentation supporting any additional discharge needs
  • Department and Team Responsibilities: 5%
  • Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled
  • Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner
  • Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies
  • Completes charge/productivity documentation and enters information and charges in an accurate and timely manner
  • Demonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members
  • Complies with department policies and procedures
  • Consistently demonstrates behaviours that purpose statement of the department and Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in the selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favourable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health.
  • Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership
  • Productivity: 5%
  • Meets the team/department productivity standards
  • Complies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity.
  • Achieves annual goals: 5%
  • Establishes annual goals related to competency, sustainability, advocacy and specialization with supervisor
  • Provides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goals
  • Actively supports corporate leadership initiatives
  • Conscientiously seeks consultation or supervision.
  • Provide oversight to therapy aides, students and volunteers 5%
  • Functions as mentor to new staff and supervises new graduates 5%
  • Actively participates in program development as requested by supervisor. Assists in developing procedures to execute programs effectively. If applicable, maintain program and identify changes as needed in order to remain successful 5%
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an NBCOT approved program
  • Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
  • BLS
  • South Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistant License-Active
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age
  • Effective at Data Conversion
Work Environment

Day shift position at Tuomey Hospital, 1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only, Occupational Therapy department.



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