Top 2 Occupational therapy assistant prn Jobs in Paducah, Ky

Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN
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Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Livingston Hospital -
Salem, KY

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Job Details

Qualifications

Occupational Therapy Assistant License
BLS Certification

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

A skilled health care worker, certified and licensed by the Kentucky Board of Occupational Therapy, who performs occupational therapy and related duties under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Uses own professional judgement to maintain and carryout duties of the department and provide direct patient care. Understands and provides age-appropriate care to all ages including pediatric, adolescent, adult and for geriatric patients. Administer medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment to restore function, relieve pain, to improve ability to perform activities of daily living, including use of adaptive devices as appropriate for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

Initiate patient's occupational therapy treatment after evaluation is completed by the occupational therapist.

Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps and inclined surfaces. Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient ie Home Exercise Program.

Adapts conventional occupational therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regimen of therapeutic exercises.

Maintains appropriate supervision from the Occupational Therapist as required by licensure board.

Maintain open communication with the Rehabilitation Team regarding patient’s performance/progress. Initiates and maintains communication with interdisciplinary team regarding patient’s progress, needs, and discharge planning.

Exhibit positive attitude and behaviors facilitating team work, efficiency, and care quality and promoting a favorable unit and company image.

Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel and other workers in occupational therapy techniques and objectives. Must attend all mandatory in-services. Promotes and participates in performance improvement in-services.

Position: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Responsible for filling out appropriate patient billing forms and progress notes sheets on a daily basis.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES):

Graduate of Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with an Associate’s Degree or equivalent with

One (1) year experience preferred but will accept new graduates.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, ETC.)

Must be currently licensed with the State of Kentucky to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and maintain eligibility for license renewal.

BLS CPR

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift, sit, stand, stoop and walk without restriction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled department or patient room.

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