Occupational Therapist Assistant - Mount Carmel East
- Mount Carmel Health System
- Columbus, Ohio
- Full Time
The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) performs patient treatment under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The Occupational Therapist Assistant communicates and collaborates with other caregivers to provide quality care and maintains accurate patient records.
Responsibilities
Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example, demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.
Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.
Performs patient treatment as delegated by a licensed occupational therapist.
Accurately documents patient progress and communicates with appropriate health care providers on matters concerning patient treatment, continuity of care, and discharge planning.
Maintains proper billing for services provided.
Coordinates patient treatment schedules with self, peers, and other health professionals.
Oversees and evaluates affiliating students as assigned.
Maintains department readiness (i.e. supplies, linen, equipment cleaning).
Escalates any unusual situations or incidents.
Utilizes effective organizational and time management skills.
Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Ohio; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider required.
Experience: One year of clinical experience in respective area preferred.
Effective Communication Skills
Ability to make sound decisions and utilize good judgement concerning patient treatment.
Physically able to perform strenuous activities, such as lifting and transferring patients.
Ability to travel to other sites as necessary to meet system needs.
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