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McLeod Health
Florence,SC
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN (As Needed) Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.
- Implements treatment most appropriate to the patient's learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and/or families based on plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals.
- Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.
- Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department. Meets with OT on regular basis to discuss patient and set goals.
- Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in service coordination, program leader, attendance of meetings, mentor to new hires and performance improvement ideas.
- Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU's for SC LLR.
- Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient's progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.
- Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff. Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed)
Qualifications:
- Active South Carolina license as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Maintains good standing and certification with NBCOT
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification (American Heart Association)
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McLeod Health
Florence,SC
New
Description
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN (As Needed) Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.
- Implements treatment most appropriate to the patient's learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and/or families based on plan of care developed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals.
- Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.
- Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department. Meets with OT on regular basis to discuss patient and set goals.
- Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in service coordination, program leader, attendance of meetings, mentor to new hires and performance improvement ideas.
- Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU's for SC LLR.
- Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient's progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.
- Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff. Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: PRN (As Needed)
Qualifications:
- Active South Carolina license as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Maintains good standing and certification with NBCOT
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification (American Heart Association)
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