Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home assists an Occupational Therapist in a nursing home environment with rehabilitative activities for patients who may have developmental, physical and emotional impairments. Prepares equipment for treatment and may perform clerical duties for the department. Being a Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home requires an associate degree and passing of a national examination to be a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Typically reports to an occupational therapist. Cert. Occupational Therapist Asst. - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Location: Main Campus
Department: INPATIENT REHAB THERAPY
Schedule: PRN, 8 HR Day Shift,
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. Documents care provided. Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines. Demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Maintains atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced. Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION:
Works primarily in hospital or clinical setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, in ex-cess of fifty (50) pounds, pushing objects (wheelchairs, and beds). Comfortable setting indoors, schedules may include working week-ends and holidays. May be subjected to high levels of stress. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious dis-eases, on a daily basis. Uses medical equipment, computer, telecommunication devices and patient information systems.
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