Occupational Therapist Assistant

Bluestem Village

  • La Junta, CO
  • $30.00-36.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
  • Apply easily
The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) is to provide direct occupational therapy interventions as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist. The person in this role will also record treatments given and note progress in medical records. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our Villagers at all times.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Villager Care: 70% time
  • Provide occupational therapy individualized treatment plans and needed updates to increase client's independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician's orders
  • Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current standards of practice
  • Communicate changes in villager's condition
  • Participate in discharge and community mobility planning
  • Prescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence
  • Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
  • Respond to family requests and concerns timely
  • Assure villager abuse or neglect does not occur
  • Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
Training/Education: 15% time
  • Participate in collaborative care conferences
  • Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
  • Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners
  • Assist with training and education of Bluestem Village Employees and professional partners
  • Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training and competence programs
  • Participation in OTA student development and educational programs
Department Duties: 15% time
  • Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for Villager needs and environmental safety
  • Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates
  • Assists in maintaining cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy department
  • Performs other duties as assigned
TALENT:ExecutingAbility to prioritize and multi-task prioritiesDetail oriented and follow throughTakes responsibility and ownershipEffective and efficient time management skillsCreates efficiency and effectiveness in processRelationship BuildingAbility to foster teamworkCustomer service orientedWorks well with people, including staff, villagers and familiesHas a patient demeanorInfluencingCommunicate clearly and effectivelyStrategic ThinkingAbility to solve problems effectivelySKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge: Current Colorado occupational therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilitiesSkills: Providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Education: Must be a graduate of a 2-year college level program (approved by American Occupational Therapy Association)Experience: Experience in provide appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)License: Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Occupational Therapy Assistant License (required)Certifications: Current NBCOT certification, CPR (as requested)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Frequent squatting, twisting and reaching
  • Frequent walking and standing
  • Occasional villager handling, transferring and lifting from floor, over 100#
  • Occasional crawling, climbing and sitting
  • Frequent repetitive pushing, pulling and grasping up to 50#
OTHER:It must be understood that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

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