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The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides occupational therapy services under the plan of care established by a licensed Occupational Therapist. Completes documentation and submits charges to support treatment while complying with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines. Accountabilities Implements treatment plan: 55%
Follows plan of care established by supervising Occupational TherapistAssesses patient response to treatment and modifying treatment as neededDemonstrates proficiency and competency in clinical care in primary work areaReports changes in patient status to team members as appropriate Effectively communicates patient status with clinical staff: 5%
Documents all aspects of treatment in compliance with chart review audit components Treatment notes are clear, succinct and contain information regarding treatment progressionParticipates in team meetings and provides the necessary patient informationActively participates in patient/family education regarding progress and home programs as neededAppropriate abbreviations and medical terminology are utilized 10%Participates in discharge planning of patients including provision of documentation supporting any additional discharge needs Department and Team Responsibilities: 5%
Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduledCompletes assignments in a timely and thorough mannerAssists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and suppliesCompletes charge/productivity documentation and enters information and charges in an accurate and timely mannerDemonstrates willingness to assist and is respectful of the rights of other team members Complies with department policies and proceduresConsistently demonstrates behaviours that purpose statement of the department and Prisma Health and demonstrates good judgement in the selecting the proper mode of communication which conveys a favorable image of the therapy department and Prisma Health.Assumes any additional team/department responsibilities as assigned by department leadership Productivity: 5%
Meets the team/department productivity standardsComplies with the established standards of efficient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity. Achieves annual goals: 5%
Establishes annual goals related to competency, sustainability, advocacy and specialization with supervisorProvides supporting information related to the progress made toward achieving established annual goalsActively supports corporate leadership initiativesConscientiously seeks consultation or supervision. Provide oversight to therapy aides, students and volunteers 5%
Functions as mentor to new staff and supervises new graduates 5%
Actively participates in program development as requested by supervisor. Assists in developing procedures to execute programs effectively. If applicable, maintain program and identify changes as needed in order to remain successful 5%
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities N/A
Minimum Requirements Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an NBCOT approved program
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses BLSSouth Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistant License-Active Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Demonstrates clinical competency based on patient's age
Effective at Data Conversion
Work Shift
Day (United States of America) Location
Tuomey Facility
1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only Department
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