OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Description

Hours Monday-Friday 8 : 30 am-5 : 30 pm Per-Diem (Alternating Weekend)

Summary & Objective

The Assistant, Occupational Therapy is responsible to provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services primarily on a visiting and intermittent basis in the patient’s home in accordance with the policies and procedures of Catholic Home Health Services.

Essential Functions

• Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care (POC).
• Assist in the implementation of vocational / education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote / maintain health and self-sufficiency.
• Design / adapt equipment and working and / or living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and / or community where possible.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve / restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
• Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and / or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports.
• Apply concepts of agency’s infection control plan and universal precaution in coordination / performing client cares activities to protect both patient and staff (OSHA).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements