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<body><h3>Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified - Acute Care</h3><br/><p>Overview

Whether you are working with children, adults or geriatrics, your compassion and skill ensure the best possible occupational therapy. As you help to develop programs and assist within the department, you increase your skills and build long-term professional relationships. If this sounds like an opportunity in which you could thrive, we invite you to consider joining the Legacy community.

Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is primarily responsible for administering occupational therapy patient care programs for neonate infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatrics. Therapy assistant will also assist in program development and perform assigned departmental duties.

This is an acute care position.

Responsibilities

Administers therapy according to the established plan of the OTR, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Educates the patient and the caregiver about the goals of the occupational therapy program, methods of accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program and injury prevention.

Recommends equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of the equipment.

Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge to therapist.

Consults and co-treats with therapists from other disciplines.

Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.

Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.

Supervises the patient care activities of aides and volunteers.

Participates in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities.

Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies.

Provides in-services for staff, other departments and the community

Fabricates splints as needed.

Provides therapeutic interventions according to department and practice standards.

Qualifications

Education:

Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Experience:

3-5 years' experience preferred.

Skills:

Teamwork, group facilitation, oral and written communication, computer skills.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure

Current license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required for applicable state. CPR certification.

Pay Range

USD $31.68 - USD $45.29 /Hr.</p></body>

<body><h3>Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified - Acure Care</h3><br/><p>Overview

Whether you are working with children, adults or geriatrics, your compassion and skill ensure the best possible occupational therapy. As you help to develop programs and assist within the department, you increase your skills and build long-term professional relationships. If this sounds like an opportunity in which you could thrive, we invite you to consider joining the Legacy community.

Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is primarily responsible for administering occupational therapy patient care programs for neonate infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatrics. Therapy assistant will also assist in program development and perform assigned departmental duties.

This is an acute care position.

Responsibilities

Administers therapy according to the established plan of the OTR, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of practice of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Educates the patient and the caregiver about the goals of the occupational therapy program, methods of accomplishing goals, how to perform the home program and injury prevention.

Recommends equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of the equipment.

Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge to therapist.

Consults and co-treats with therapists from other disciplines.

Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.

Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.

Supervises the patient care activities of aides and volunteers.

Participates in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities.

Assists with departmental maintenance and supplies.

Provides in-services for staff, other departments and the community

Fabricates splints as needed.

Provides therapeutic interventions according to department and practice standards.

Qualifications

Education:

Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Experience:

3-5 years' experience preferred.

Skills:

Teamwork, group facilitation, oral and written communication, computer skills.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure

Current license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required for applicable state. CPR certification.

Pay Range

USD $31.68 - USD $45.29 /Hr.</p></body>

<body><h3>Cert Occu Therapist Asst/Pool</h3><br/><p>Grady Health System offers many career paths for Rehabilitation Therapy. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages on your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

SUMMARY

Practices as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) within the scope of care defined in the Georgia Occupational Therapy Act. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA will be responsible for carrying out a comprehensive program of occupational therapy for patients/residents; for providing individual/group treatments; for participating in patient and interdisciplinary team conferences; for assisting other staff in the efficient operation of the Rehab Therapy Department; for maintaining timely and effective communication with the Occupational Therapist; for accurate documentation in the medical record; assuring a continuum of care within a hospital, ambulatory clinic, long term care facility and /or community based environment. The COTA maintains confidentiality in addressing matters pertaining to residents care, services, and human resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Associate Degree of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program that is accredited by the NBOTC or the American Occupational Therapy Association; and licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia required
* CPR Certification Required

EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

PRN staff are required to work a minimum of three (12 hour) shifts per schedule, yet hours are based on the needs of the unit(s) and are not guaranteed. (Length of shifts may vary) PRN staff may sign up in advance based on the needs of their home unit or other units within the department and may also be called when needs arise. PRN staff must be flexible with regard to floating to other areas within the department as needed. They are considered the first to float in order to assure safe staffing requirements across the nursing units.

Weekend Requirements: One (1) weekend shift per 4- week schedule. (Friday 7pm - Monday 7am)

Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) holidays per year: One major (Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's) and one minor (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day or Martin Luther King Day).

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