Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

SUMMARY: Implements and documents treatment programs. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. STATUS: Full Time: LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621 DEPARTMENT: Occupational Therapy: SCHEDULE: Day shift, 8-hr. shift 7:00 am -3:30 pm or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, weekend rotation - 1 to 1 1/2 days per month 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, concise, and organized manne...