Occupational Therapy Registered Assistant PRN

Las Estancias by Pure Health -

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Unmatched Benefits & Perks :

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement

Free CEUs

401k Plan

Rewards and Recognition via CareHeroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Career Growth

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Position Summary

To provide occupational therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist in accordance with PureHealth’s policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, may contribute to the assessment of inpatients and outpatients in relation to their diagnosis

2. Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, may provide intervention in accordance to, and contribute to the treatment plan, which is patient focused and relevant to the actual and potential health problems of the customer

3. Documentation (daily charges, Progress Notes, and other reports) is complete, legible, accurate, timely and reflective of department standards

4. Therapeutic benefit of treatment is monitored and modified appropriately

5. Provides education at the level appropriate for each customer. Customer and / or family’s learning needs are assessed, addressed, and documented per department standards

6. Initiates, coordinates, and communicates collaborative efforts(provider updates, discharge planning) amongst health team members and other interested parties to show a comprehensive picture of the customer

7. Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit on an annual basis

8. Organizes and adjusts schedule according to department work volume and customer caseload to maintain productivity targets. Keeps immediate supervisor informed of ongoing activities or problems in regards to customer caseload in a timely manner

9. Provides input regarding department operational matters including but not limited to program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, operational and capital budgets

10. Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Corporate Compliance Program, the licensing Board of Texas Healthcare and the American Occupational Therapy

Competencies

Maintains productivity expectations

Advances customers as indicated throughout therapy stay

Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers

Demonstrates quality and timeliness of documentation

Demonstrates referrals to PureHealth’s Outpatient Department

PureHealth Culture

PureHealth is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.

Work Environment

This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility’s no-smoking policy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and / or move items over 60 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HIPAA

Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and / or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization

Proficient computer and Microsoft Application Must have an ability to learn new systems

Ability to work with a culturally diverse population

Must have positive communication skills and demonstrated adequate maturity and patience

Proficient in the English Good communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills

Must have good organizational skills with attention to detail

Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions

Must show initiative and take action on observed needs

Self-directing with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision

Able to communicate, direct, motivate and build team relations

Ability to make sound clinical judgment relating to the provision of Rehabilitation services

Collaboration with member of the interdisciplinary team in delivery of patient care to maximize functional

COTA license required

Active License Required.

Required Education / Experience

Graduate of an accredited therapy program

Required Licenses / Certifications

Valid State OT License

Preferred Education / Experience

A minimum one (1) year of related experience