Assistant-Occupational Therapy I PRN

Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures.

Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and referral to community resources. Contributes to the development of staff and students. Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery Completes assigned goals Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Basic Skills.

Computer Literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice. Minimum Required BLS certification within 14 days of hire date; Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice. Preferred/Desired