Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Implements and documents treatment programs. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant: Status: Full Time: Department: Occupational Therapy: Location: Rochester General Hospital: Hours Per Week: 40: Schedule: Day shift, 8-hr. shifts; 7 am - 3:30 pm or 7:30 am - 4 pm. Weekend rotation available for OT, if desired. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTAs, completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable, and measurable long and short-term goals. Implements treatment programs individualized to the patient's needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment; documents patient response to treatment according to department policy. Communicates directly with the therapist regarding the patient’s plan of care, concerns, or any observed changes in medical status. Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate the discharge plan. Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge. Communicates home programs in a neat, conci...