ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is to provide Occupational Therapy treatment for assigned patients evaluated by a Registered Occupational Therapist following the initial assessment and/or treatment in a safe and effective manner. The treatment should be within the scope of the Occupational therapy referral and follow operational guidelines as established. This includes cooperation with all coworkers, related disciplines, the general overseeing of support personnel and education of patients and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
Treatment
· Demonstrates the skill, professional judgement and knowledge base to provide effective treatment to patients of different age groups and cultures.
· Consistently incorporates knowledge of growth and development issues into assessment of patient’s needs.
· Provides treatment services appropriate to patient’s age group, culture and disability.
· Is aware of resources available for different age groups.
· Demonstrates competency in all basic Clinical procedures and equipment for all common neurologic, orthopedic disorders.
· Has developed new skills or is actively pursuing development of new skills in specialty areas, or in areas beyond primary assignment.
· Follows ethical practices utilizing guidelines established by the Florida Board of Examiners and the NCH Healthcare System.
· Keeps supervising Occupational Therapist aware of any changes in patient’s condition or response to treatment timely and effectively.
Teaching
· Provide formal and informal guidance, support, and teaching to internal and external customers.
· Ensures patient/family education needs are met.
· Verbally communicates to pertinent members of a patient’s healthcare team, to provide objective information about the patient’s deficits or impairments in a professional and timely manner.
· Identifies educational needs in the NCH Healthcare System and attempts to meet those needs using formal and informal education strategies.
· For inpatients post all precautions to educate nursing staff and other staff members to the limitations, needs and precautions.
Documentation
· Meets documentation requirements as outlined in NCH and Rehab Services Policies and Procedures.
· Consistently maintains timely, complete, and accurate written documentation as defined in policies and procedures.
· Reports/completes all patient care information needed when a team member will be following up with a patient for treatment.
Clinic Management
· Takes ownership for the clinic environment
· Takes responsibility for keeping a neat, organized and clean therapeutic environment.
· Keeps track of therapy and evaluation material. Keeps material organized and in good condition.
· Monitors supplies and ensures items are re-supplied when necessary.
· Orders new materials to meet the needs of the patient population of primary responsibility.
· Ensure appropriate and need materials and supplies are easily located and available to covering therapist.
· Accurately schedules and reschedules patients, if applicable.
· Communicates patients requested schedule changes to appropriate staff.
· Meets CEU requirements to maintain licensure and specialty certifications.
· Attends course or completes self-study to stay current with issues related to primary population served.
· Stays current with AIDS education and Medical Errors education.
· Recognizes knowledge deficits and independently researches to meet the need of patients with uncommon presentations.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of Associate Degree required.
· No experience required.
· Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
